Transport Supervisor

To support the Transport Management team in all aspects of the transport operation.

Within the department.

To provide a high-quality, cost-effective transportation service in line with QE Facilities requirements in a manner that conforms with all legal legislation and company policies, at the same time ensuring that all department requirements are taken into consideration without being detrimental to the overall network requirements.

The Transport Supervisor will be required to cover for driver's holidays, absence etc.

Management of all front-line staff with in the transport department.

Management of all day to day working within the department.

Manage the correct use of Health and Safety within the department.

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non
- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations

Our services include:

estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

To ensure all deliveries and collections are made on time and in compliance with current procedures.

To ensure all assets are recorded in line with laid down procedure.

To ensure all companies resources are available on time and all delays are reported.

To monitor performance of all staff and prepare reports as per company policy.

To carry out regular meeting with staff to ensure flow off communication.

To assist in the recruitment of drivers with in the agreed establishment levels.

To ensure all driving and related staff comply with the legal requirements.

To ensure that all vehicles are maintained in line with current operator licence and company requirements.

To monitor and carry out performance reviews with subcontractors.

To encourage and assist in the development of each member of staff.

To ensure all staff comply with company Health and Safety policy.

To carry out disciplinary hearings in line with company policy.

To ensure all administration aspects for transport staff in the department are up to date.

To ensure all driving staff comply with driver's regulation by use of contracted systems.

To ensure a uniform policy is adhered to.

To ensure compliance with ISO accreditation.

To report all accidents and carry out all follow up action.

To assist in the development of the transport department by maintaining high standards.

To assist in the control of van fleet with in the depot.

To ensure all defects are raised and cleared in an effective manner.

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