Transport Supervisor

• Manage and direct the tasks / activities of the Administrators, to ensure they support the team deliverables as necessary.
• To process driver payroll on a weekly basis ensuring the finance team have accurate payroll information in a timely manner.
• Approve driver holidays in conjunction with the planning tool (Scratch Sheet) to always ensure complete driver coverages.
• To manage driver welfare and safety with mental health at the forefront of all drivers 1-2-1 meetings.
• To motivate, engage and debrief drivers in an appropriate manner and build strong working relationships based on the values of trust and confidence.
• To manage all aspects of driver performance such as fuel efficiency, infringements, defects, reporting defects etc
• To conduct the investigation of any driver disciplinary issues and the disciplinary process, where appropriate.
• To resolve or address any driver queries or concerns in a sensitive and professional manner.
• To conduct new driver recruitment interviews and ensure a fair and transparent recruitment & selection process is carried out.
• To ensure any driver performance issues are addressed appropriately, consistently, and effectively, keeping accurate records of any communication.
• To manage agency staff in line with the Company's policy, book agency resource and manage the relationship on a daily basis with recruitment agencies.
• To enforce truck hygiene and conduct regular inspections.

• CPC and International CPC (desirable)
• Previous experience of working within a 3 rd party haulage environment
• Proven experience of a can-do, positive attitude with the proven ability to problem solve.
• Previous experience of working in a cost driven organisation and practical knowledge of cost, budgeting and financial control within a profit & loss environment
• Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel
• Strong and up to date knowledge of driver compliance rules and regulations
• An ability and desire to work with detail and to be accurate in the approach to work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• History of working with numerical and financial data with GCSE Maths at a Grade C /Level 4 or higher (desirable)
• A knowledge of UK, European and International geography

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK; our client will not support visa sponsorship.