Transport Supervisor

JR283: Transport Supervisor

Location: Calne, Wiltshire

Salary: £35,747 Per Annum + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Transport Supervisor on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Company’s compliance with the Road Traffic Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Route vehicles efficiently to minimise dead mileage.
• Monitor drivers' work performance to ensure maximum productivity.
• Complete production report forms for drivers falling below productivity targets.
• Check and file driver tachograph cards in compliance with legal requirements.
• Issue sales prices based on specified lists in response to telephone enquiries.
• Action and resolve invoice disputes.
• Receive and execute customer orders; record and allocate orders to vehicles.
• Ensure all missed loads/collections are prioritised for the next working day.
• Motivate the workforce and maintain high morale.
• Comply with the Company’s credit control procedures and maintain customer stop lists.
• Ensure vehicles and company premises are kept clean and tidy.
• Monitor and enforce driver compliance with the vehicle defect reporting procedure.
• Monitor stocks of waste containers and ensure availability for new contracts.
• Recommend improvements to working practices and procedures.
• Check the accuracy and standard of documents returned from drivers.
• Ensure sales documentation is correctly completed and batched prior to system input.
• Liaise with workshops to ensure drivers have sufficient time to clean vehicles before scheduled services.
• Prepare costing schedules to achieve the most economical disposal of wastes at landfill sites.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the Road Traffic Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Previous experience in transport logistics, waste management, or operations coordination is desirable.
• Ability to route vehicles efficiently and monitor driver performance effectively.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and documentation skills.
• Team leadership skills and the ability to maintain high morale.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of tachograph compliance and vehicle maintenance processes.
• IT literate.
• Previous supervisory experience is highly beneficial.

Location: Calne, Wiltshire

Salary: £35,747 Per Annum + Benefits