Transport Supervisor

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Supervisor. To be responsible for leading the day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Salary: £32,385.72

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-06:00

Main Responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor :

- To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
- To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies’ sites are considered when doing so
- To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving
- Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
- To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
- To monitor RDC performances
- To liaise with customers regarding present or future developments
- To assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements
- To support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews
- To ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time
- To ensure all trips fully resourced on a daily basis
- To undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management from time to time
- To driver the culture of the site forward at all times
- To look to develop your team through training & Guidance

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

- Experience of working within the Transport/Logistics Industry
- Experience in vehicle operating within FMCG distribution environment
- People management experience
- Customer service experience is desirable 
- Managing budgets would be advantageous 
- Managing a transport fleet in its entirety (20+ vehicles)

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
- Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.

- Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

- Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.

- Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.

You may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina.

Over time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. During this period, you may still see these names displayed at some of our sites.

So, if you've applied for a role with Culina but see one of our legacy brands when you arrive for an interview or site visit, don't worry, you're in exactly the right place.