Transport Supervisor
XPO
Date: 1 week ago
City: Ashington
Contract type: Full time

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Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you. We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to be based at our site in Ashington, Near Morpeth As part of this busy transport operation, you’ll ensure the timely and safe dispatch of drivers on a 06:30 to 15:30 shift pattern. Mon to Fri.
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 Salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Support the Operations Manager with adherence to all compliance and legal obligations during your shift with a huge emphasis on safety, deputising in their absence
- Assist with executing the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site and keep the customer updated
- Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment
- Manage a team of Warehouse operatives and drivers through the nightshift operation.
- Ensure the operation is managed safely.
- Ensure all staff are trained and following company procedures at all times.
- Ensure drivers are dispatched on there allocated time to meet the contract SLA’s.
- Keeping damages to a minimum.
- Calling breakdown companies for vehicles or trailers.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
- It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet
- Previous experience supervising and developing a team within a complex transport environment
- Proven experience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours
- Computer literate as will be answering email, dispatching drivers, and compiling a handover every morning.
- Team building experience.
- Experience in a fast-paced, time critical environment.
- Some transport experience dealing with C+E drivers would be beneficial.
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.
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