Transport Supervisor

1 week ago


Derby, United Kingdom ASTON BARCLAY LIMITED Full time

We are the leading national independent auction group, led by quality people, driving the future of the remarketing industry through leading results, innovation, investment, excellence in technology and exceptional service.

Our mission is to bring new perspectives, energy and more innovative ways of working to extend our value within the automotive industry.

We are looking for a **Transport Supervisor** to join our team in Donington Park. The role reports to the Transport Manager - South and is responsible for the day to day management of our Trade Plate & HGV team.

Principle Responsibilities Include:

- Take responsibility for Health and Safety legislation compliance for the function.
- Undertake effective management of Transport costs.
- Maximise utilisation of vehicles and drivers.
- Ensure that exceptional levels of customer service are delivered throughout the function.
- Manage contractor relationships.
- Leadership and management of direct reports.

Duties Include:

- Provide visible, respectful leadership to the Transport team and be the technical expert for direct reports.
- Maintain all systems ensuring that adequate and appropriate records are created and maintained.
- Implement the efficient operation of systems, including engaging with external consultants as appropriate.
- Consistently work in a way that delivers exceptional customer service, in line with SLA’s.
- Deal with complaints as necessary.
- Escalate complaints as necessary.
- Ensure the complaint is logged on every occasion.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
- Take feedback from customers and act upon it, constantly striving for improvements within the function.
- Ensure feedback is learned from and work in a way that supports continuous improvement
- Complete tender processes to identify preferred supplier list.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance against SLAs.
- Manage bulk sub-contractor allocations.
- Select the most cost-effective option in all circumstances.
- Maintain compliance with the operator licensing requirements.
- Ensure all HGV’s are road worthy and are maintained in accordance with legislation.
- Oversee that the Company tyre policy is adhered to and that vehicles always operate legally.
- Ensure that legislation regarding driver hours and tachographs is adhered to at all times
- Process vehicle insurance claims where applicable.
- Take ownership of defects and corrective measures.
- Ensure a safe working environment at all times, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Identify and report any broken or faulty equipment, hardware etc.
- Consistently adhere to and enforce current legislation & Company policies.
- Report any & all accidents/incidents, whether on or off site, in-line with Company procedures.
- Manage the direct reports to achieve agreed outputs.
- Embed KPI’s to manage performance across team.

Skills/Experience:

- CPC holder or working toward (preferred but no essential).
- Experience in Transport Supervision.
- Established experience in effective problem solving and decision making.
- Experienced in change management.
- Ability to manage, coach, mentor and develop people.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Experience of producing high quality information to deadlines.
- Automotive industry experience - preferred but not essential.
- Proven experience of delivering exceptional service to customers both personally and through a team.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

08.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits that reflect the value we place on our employees and help make Aston Barclay Group a great place to work. These include:

- 25 days leave per annum + bank holidays
- The ability to purchase upto an additional 5 days leave per annum
- Enhanced sick/maternity/paternity/adoption policies
- Healthcare Cashback scheme on costs such as Dental, Optical and Physiotherapy
- Access to an online rewards scheme that gives you discounts and money back on everything from fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets
- Free Employee Assistance Program (also available to family dependants)
- Life assurance cover 2 x salary
- Christmas savings scheme
- Length of service awards
- Refer a friend recruitment incentive scheme
- Early finish on your birthday

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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