Days Transport Supervisor - Lutterworth

Job Description:

Days Transport Supervisor Location: Harrier Parkway Hurricane 258, Lutterworth LE17 4XT
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off
Hours: 06:00am – 18:00pm
Salary: £31,000 per annum
About the Role The client is seeking three dedicated and proactive Days Transport Supervisors to join their dynamic team in Lutterworth. This pivotal role involves overseeing day-to-day transport operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional service to both the client and their valued customers.
As a Days Transport Supervisor, you will play a key part in coordinating and managing transport activities, leading a team to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about logistics, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering first-class service, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Join a company that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in delivery services.
What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure all drivers promptly report and accurately record vehicle defects, maintaining the highest standards of safety and vehicle reliability.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to drivers' hours regulations using Microlise, leveraging the system’s advanced tracking to ensure compliance and promote safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and enhanced productivity across the transport team.
• Support the comprehensive management of the client’s end-to-end transport requirements, utilising Microlise and other tools to optimise scheduling, routing, and resource allocation.
• Maximise operational performance by acting as a central point of contact for the transport team, providing leadership and clear communication to optimise workflows and system use.
• Play an active role in achieving KPI targets, contributing insights and championing change initiatives that propel the operation forward.
• Provide critical 24-hour incident support during operational system failures, swiftly investigating issues, communicating timely updates, and safeguarding service standards to protect the company’s reputation.
• Lead proactive health and safety management, prioritising employee wellbeing and ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Oversee and maintain the transport fleet, guaranteeing all operations meet legal requirements and uphold industry best practices.
• Continuously monitor and review upcoming legislation and industry standards, ensuring the transport function remains compliant and ahead of regulatory changes.

What We Need From You

• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams and building strong relationships with customers within a fast-paced transport environment.
• A confident, professional, and composed approach to handling challenging situations, ensuring positive outcomes under pressure.
• Proven expertise in effective people management, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve high performance and operational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant transport regulations and health & safety legislation, ensuring full compliance and a safe working environment.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage a diverse workload efficiently, and provide sound support in decision-making processes.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Perks of the Job We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

• Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
• Peace of mind with Life Insurance
• Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
• Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program
  
  Interested?? Apply today!