Contract Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join one of our key customer operations.

How will you contribute?

· Your responsibilities will include all aspects of safety, service, cost and people management and achievement of the appropriate KPI’s;

· Proactively motivating the team to achieve planned targets and deadlines by providing guidance and encouragement

· To ensure the operation achieves targeted daily and weekly KPIs, through effective use of the planning / scheduling information available;

· To ensure the department operates within the legal constraints of the sites operators license;

· Ensure the operation complies with the Road Traffic Act;

· Ensure the Site complies with health and safety legislation;

· Assist in the recruitment and training of the Operations Team;

· Build customer confidence through demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the operation;

· Responsible for the continued development of the Operations Team including performance plans and reviews;

· Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety ensuring that all staff comply and that current standards of Health & Safety are exceeded.

· To grow and develop Bristol site culture.

· To play a key role in the continual improvement of process/ methods of the sites operating procedures;

· Liaise closely with other departments, third parties and Sites, building a detailed understanding of the Operation and systems function;

· Manage and conduct investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings as required;

· Manage the absence levels within the Operations team;

· To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role within the site;

· Maintain plan to Monitor Any damage found on Vehicles, also the Daily /weekly Hygiene programme of vehicle is maintained.

· Daily checks are managed through Microlise system and maintained as per legal requirements and Company standards.

· Ensure All exceptions are checked and monitored Via the CRM system to ensure transparency.

· Reporting to the CDC Manager.

· Organise driver and vehicle rotes to ensure achievement of planned targets and deadlines.

What will you bring?

· Experience of working within an Operations environment. Covering Transport and warehouse.

· Knowledge of computerised scheduling and driver management (FTA) an advantage.

· Understanding of transport driver targets;

· Experience of working within a unionised environment would be advantageous;

· Experience of supervising / managing a team;

· Ability to work shifts inclusive of weekends, as the depot operates Tuesday to Saturday operation therefore it is essential that the successful candidate has a flexible approach to work;

· Ability to use MS Word and Excel effectively

· Ability to Use Microlise System effectively

· Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem-solving skills

· Proven Strong leadership skills.

· Proven Ability to Grow within a role and develop themselves.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment

Apply Now!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.