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Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and professional Driver / Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering goods efficiently and safely, ensuring timely service to our clients. This role requires a strong focus on safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to supervise / manage people. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the company's reputation for punctuality and customer satisfaction.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure all work in your department is carried out in line with SOPs and associated work instructions.

· Ensure all work and handling of pharmaceutical products adheres to MHRA rules and guidelines for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) at all times.

· Ensure your area is GDP compliant. Ensure no passageways and working areas are blocked or emergency escape routes are obstructed.

· Ownership of area supervised, being accountable and responsible for all work undertaken both individually and as part of the larger transport team.

· Manage the workload and effectiveness of your team.

· Ensure sufficient staff levels to ensure completion of workload.

· Aid in the recruitment of staff.

· Manage all holidays and absence.

· Aid in managing all disciplinary issues in line with Company procedures.

· Aid in the management of customer complaints.

· Ensure your team are trained in the SOPs designated as required by the RP for your team members.

· Adhere to all health and safety instructions and procedures and ensure the safety of yourself and any others affected by your work activities. This includes promoting a good health and safety culture with your team.

· Communicate effectively with your team and advise the Logistics Manager of any non-conforming work or problems.

· Aid with Non-Conformance reports and thoroughly investigate, establish root cause and put corrective/preventative actions in place.

· Manage performance of your team and work to help them achieve team goals and objectives set by the company.

· Attain a high level of accuracy in all forms of work.

· Strictly observe security access, restricted areas, assigned work areas, workflows and walkways, ensuring that all direct reports do the same,

· Ensure prompt timekeeping ensuring that you and your team are at the work area for the start of their shift

· Ensure wage information is accurate and forwarded to the Transport Manager in a timely manner.

· Ensure 'Return to Work after sickness absence interviews are carried out promptly and accurately and passed to HR.

· Responsible for getting the right products in the right quantities, to the right locations all at the right time.

· In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department in your area.

· Efficiently managing your team of drivers and vehicles.

· Responsible for all of the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles in your area.

· Managing, monitoring and developing your team of drivers.

· Being the first point of contact for all drivers in your area.

· Ensure all transport fleet vehicles of your team of drivers are properly maintained and serviced.

· Arranging for the induction and training off all new staff in your area.

· Maintaining accurate administrative records.

· Organising vehicle checks for vehicles operating from your depot.

· Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities.

· Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.

· Ensuring security of product is maintained at all times.

· Ensuring special transport conditions adhered to for special products.

· Ensure that spot checks are performed on vehicle temperature set points.

· Any other reasonable duties issued by the Logistics Manager.

• Safely operate company vehicles, including flatbed lorries, in accordance with road safety regulations and company policies
• Deliver goods to various locations promptly and accurately, ensuring all items are secure during transit
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any mechanical issues promptly
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo at warehouses or client sites
• Maintain accurate delivery documentation and communicate effectively with dispatch teams
• Follow all health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Adhere to scheduled routes and delivery times, demonstrating excellent organisational skills

Skills

• Supervisor or Management roles for a minimum of two years
• Excellent People Skills
• Excel and word documents
• Strong driving skills with a valid driver's licence and no more than 3 points
• Experience with warehouse operations or logistics is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating organisation and time management skills

This position offers an engaging opportunity for individuals committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining high safety standards. The role is ideal for those who take pride in their driving abilities and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,040.00-£27,872.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person