Transport Supervisor

2 days ago


East Kilbride, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Ltd Full time

Menzies Distribution are looking for a Nightshift Supervisor based in East Kilbride. This role is based on a hours working pattern, Monday - Friday 13:00pm-23:00pm.

The main responsibility will be to continue the East Kilbride delivery plan and administration into the evening. This role will cover various tasks including supervision of evening drivers, building efficient routes whilst maximizing vehicle capacity, ensuringall work is distributed whilst complying with Transport Legislation, Health & Safety and customer service requirements.

Relevant COVID-19 precautions will be taken during the recruitment process for this role**Duties**:

- Ensure customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
- Ensure customers internally & externally are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery.
- Develop back haul lanes with both BDL depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
- Source local agency drivers as and when required (COPA) providing an accurate brief of job required.
- Source local sub contractors as and when required.
- Pre-Briefing of Drivers is to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
- De-Briefing of Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
- Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
- Communicate routes to and liaise with other Bibby Depots.
- Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers.
- Resource and completion of jobs on the TMS system.
- Filing, Scanning and various administrative tasks.
- Agency induction pack management.
- Driver Pre check audits.
- Inspect returning vehicles for damage

**Requirements**:

- Driver management skills
- Experience of working in a busy Transport office
- Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
- Strong negotiating skills
- Good standard of education
- IT literate
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Knowledge of transport systems.
- Excellent Transport Knowledge
- IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Highly competent and strong organisational ability
- Fully competent in the management of Subcontractors

Additional Benefits
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, includingdental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
- Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
- Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
- Training opportunities and development plans
- Driver of The Year Awards
- Flexible working options

A bit about us:
At Menzies Distribution, we have been delivering across the UK since 1833. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation - we keep moving forwards.


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