Job Description
As a Transport Supervisor, You'll take ownership of route planning, driver briefs, Liaising with Branches and other Hubs and co-ordinating with Warehouse management and Admin to co-ordinate to support the day-to-day work allocation to ensure that external and internal customer expectations are met.Role Responsibilities:Manage the efficient route planning of the delivery vehicles and ensure that stock is moved efficiently and safely.Monitor vehicle movements and progress, adjusting plans to manage delays or issues.Ensure safe, compliant operation of vehicles (licences, inspections, defect reporting).Manage compliance with all relevant procedures, such as freight transport legislation, Rexel commercial vehicle operating procedures, audit, security, environmental and health and safety policiesLead, coach and support drivers — manage rotas, absences and performance.Maintain accurate records: deliveries, mileage, vehicle checks, fuel and paperwork.Liaise with warehouse/dispatch and customers to ensure correct loading and on‑time delivery.Manage relationships with internal customers and third parties to determine their requirements and achieve our service level agreementsImplement and promote safe working practices and compliance with transport regulations.Contribute to continuous improvement: help refine routes, loading processes and turnaround times.To ensure that warehouse and transport procedures and paperwork are compliantControl and monitor costs, such as driver overtime, absence, transport carrier costs
Qualifications
At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success as an Transport colleague include:COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitmentsCUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. What we are looking for....Previous supervisory or lead experience in a small transport or distribution operation (despatch/transport).Comfortable working with predominantly vans and at least exposure to HGV operations.A level of understanding of drivers complianceStrong communicator with practical leadership skills — able to manage a small, busy team.Organised, calm under pressure and able to prioritise competing demands.Good IT skills for job planning and basic record keeping (experience with transport management systems is a plus).
Additional Information
At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.
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