Transport Supervisor

Logistics done differently

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join an exciting brand-new contract site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to be based in our customer site in Holywell.  As part of this busy transport operation, you’ll ensure the timely and safe dispatch of own and subcontracted drivers across Monday to Friday.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £35,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Line Manager responsibilities for all driver colleagues on the site
• Daily communication with drivers – ensuring all drivers are sent daily work schedules and validating all runs.
• Responsibility for driver compliance management including infringements, DCPC hours and using

operational tools such as Optifleet, Vue, ePod, Trailer-master and TC75’s. You will also use Sphere / WTS,

• Managing subcontracted loads to ensure they are despatched in time to achieve deliveries

• Ensuring all drivers, own and subcontracted are logged on and correctly using the systems, communicating non-compliance and escalation if needed
• Allocating driver resources to plan WTS
• Carry out full investigations in conjunction with HR in the event of any disciplinary issues
• Carry out Toolbox talks with drivers
• Sign off all holiday requests and ensure updated on the holiday planner
• Ensure the sickness process is followed and all sickness is managed through AMP and all return to works complete
• Driver recruitment responsibilities including interviews, assessments, right to works and inductions are completed in line with company policies
• Ensure the training matrix is up to date, including the planning of the training and communication to drivers
• Entering timesheet data onto the payroll spreadsheet
• Carry out resource planning for agency drivers

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Previous experience within a transport / logistics organisation
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast moving environment

• CPC* would be desirable
• Working knowledge of driver hours regulations
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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