Transportation Supervisor Lead

6 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Whistl Full time

Whistl, a leading delivery management company, is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to join our depot team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the daily activities of drivers and ensuring that our services are delivered on time and within budget.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in transport, logistics, and leadership. You will work closely with our Depot Transport Manager to drive and deliver results, manage good communications and build strong relationships with suppliers and drivers. A large part of the daily activities will include managing and improving driver behaviours, infringements, and vehicle efficiencies.

About the Company

Whistl is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all in all of our employment policies and practices. We distribute over 4 billion items annually and are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated annual salary of £45,000, enhanced annual leave entitlement, access to our prestige Benefits and Rewards Portal, long service rewards, health cash plan, and life assurance scheme.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in a similar role, excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills, and ability to make clear and clinical decisions based on data and factual evidence in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will also have IT literacy skills, proficiency in MS Office, and Excel skills for data analysis and presentation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of drivers, ensure they complete their tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Manage good communications and build strong relationships with suppliers and drivers.
  • Develop and implement processes to improve driver behaviours, infringements, and vehicle efficiencies.
  • Co-ordinate and execute agency and Subco requirements.
  • Ensure all other work declarations, RTWs, and infringements have been communicated with drivers and successfully signed off.
  • Daily checks to ensure all drivers receive a licence check and PPE.
  • Communicate all stored briefs and any special requirements to drivers.
  • Undertake infringement discussions with drivers.
  • Report all vehicle defects and escalate any damage-related defects to the transport manager.

This is a permanent full-time position, with a basic DBS check required.



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