Deputy Depot Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd Full time

Deputy Depot Supervisor

Canterbury

£28k - £30k DOE

Monday-Friday

My client is looking for a Deputy Depot Supervisor to join their teamIf you have previous experience as a Deputy Depot Supervisor, and are looking to join a reputable company, then LOOK NO FURTHER

Duties include:

  • Assisting the Depot Supervisor with the daily supervision of Depot Support Staff including Delivery Drivers and Storekeeper
  • Monitoring Driver hours in line with legal regulations
  • Downloading drivers’ card and monitoring tachograph
  • Assuming the responsibilities of the Depot Supervisor in their absence
  • Dealing with visitors at the depot including customer collecting product
  • Taking customer order over the phone
  • Entering customer orders and return requests in to the inhouse system
  • Checking in paperwork from drivers when they return to the depot
  • Booking in stock
  • Working with the Depot Supervisor and Storekeeper to investigate and correct any stock differences
  • Understand and comply with company policies and procedures including Health and Safety
  • Any other duties required

The successful candidate will have / be:

  • Previous experience in a leadership position within the Transport industry
  • Experience working for an organisation that stores and distributes products
  • Forklift truck licence – in house licence accepted
  • Strong attention to detail skills in order to accurately check the accuracy of incoming and outgoing deliveries
  • Previous knowledge of tachographs and downloading driver cards
  • Happy to support the team with hands on and manual tasks where necessary

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the distribution and storage of products. Leading a team and covering the Depot Supervisor on occasions, you will

be kept on your toes completing a variety of tasks, working both as a part of a team, and independently.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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