Process Management:
Execute and adjust daily plans for Van and HGV fleets
Co‑ordinate resources to ensure availability and escalate delays
Monitor all collections and deliveries to meet SLA and procedural standards
Manage the movement of assets and consumables, maintaining accurate records. Ensure all vehicles comply with O’Licence and company maintenance requirements, recording and escalating defects
Support transport administration including scheduling paperwork, tachograph analysis and infringement monitoring
Provide accurate data for financial and performance reporting, identifying trends for improvement
Manage cost‑related tasks as required
Build strong relationships with internal teams, service providers and clients to support efficient information flow
Team Leadership and Management:
Support recruitment of drivers and transport support staff, including agency personnel
Ensure completion of pre‑employment checks, assessments and induction training. Conduct regular licence checks to maintain compliance
Lead team meetings and briefings to communicate performance expectations and operational update
Manage attendance, conduct and performance issues in line with policy
Provide coaching and training to support development and performance improvement
Provide cover for the Transport Manager during absence
Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor compliance with driving hours, Working Time Directive rules and road‑safety legislation
Ensure safe, efficient operations that meet quality standards. Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, completing follow‑up actions and leading investigations or disciplinary processes with HR support
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including Mail Integrity, Health & Safety, Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Data Protection and Information Security. Maintain accurate safety and compliance records
Monitor adherence to transport security policies and support investigations into potential breaches
Change Management:
Support continuous improvement within the transport department, working with the wider management team to identify and implement enhancements
Communicate change clearly to ensure understanding and engagement
Measure and monitor the impact of change, providing feedback and solutions
Act as a proactive problem‑solver, collaborating with other departments to deliver effective and sustainable change
Training:
Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Level 3
The training will take place on the job, with the support of the training provider's workshops, tutorials
In addition, eLearning, internal workshops and coaching
Training Outcome:Transport Supervisor position - Assistant Transport Manager - Transport Manager.Employer Description:We are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in mail services handling over 50% of business mail in UK. Our mail expertise supports our continued growth in parcel delivery and ecommerce markets, combined with our unique advertising portfolio across Doordrop Media.Working Hours :5 days out of 7; flexible attitude to shifts and rotas, including Saturdays and evenings.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Good UK geographical knowledge....Read more...