Overview
Transport Supervisor Jobs in Raunds, England, UK at Howdens Joinery
Location: Raunds
Howden Joinery is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Transport Supervisor role (Shift Rotation) within our transport team based s role is crucial to our operations.
As a Transport Supervisor, you will have the vital responsibility of ensuring the transport operation plan is executed in accordance with all
legal compliance
, safety regulations, and Company policies. You will be actively supervising and co-ordinating a team of around 50 drivers, shunters, and office staff, ensuring their adherence to these regulations and policies.
As a Transport Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include dispatching Drivers with control sheets, manifests, and vehicle check sheets, and debriefing Drivers as per Company requirements. Â You will also be responsible for ensuring all vehicles are maintained on schedule, monitoring for defects, and arranging prompt repairs. Additionally, you will oversee accident/incident monitoring and investigations, ensuring accurate completion of all paperwork reports within defined deadlines.
Reporting to the site Transport Manager, the role is to proactively oversee the site’s daily and weekly transport activity and to supervise a growing team of LGV drivers, shunters, office team and transport apprentices. This is not just a job, but a chance to grow and develop
your skills
in a
dynamic
and
challenging
environment.
What will you be doing as a Transport Supervisor:
• Overseeing transport operations, leading a team comprising drivers, shunters, and office staff, with the aim of achieving a 100% service level adherence to the transport plan.
• Facilitating
communication
within the transport team as well as with internal and external suppliers/business partners.
• Ensuring a smooth transition between shifts by preparing comprehensive written handovers for the following shift supervisor.
• Receiving, planning, and allocating work for the upcoming days.
• Assigning vehicles to meet delivery requirements for network activities and updating relevant parties accordingly.
• Monitoring site operations closely to ensure consistent loading of trailers within specified time frames.
• Promoting consistent load security through effective driver engagement and fostering relationships with warehouse counterparts.
• Assisting in resolving operational defects promptly during shifts, with immediate escalation if necessary.
• Handling driver dispatch and debrief processes.
• Manage costs to meet or exceed budgeted plans and devise initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulations such as O Licence requirements and driver tachograph regulations.
• Managing disciplinary actions and absenteeism amongst staff.
• Implementing and overseeing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and Risk Assessments (RA).
• Monitoring and addressing near misses and actively manage safe behaviours through the implementation of corrective actions
• Managing the Telematics system, providing driver engagement mentoring and monitoring to achieve required driving standards.
• Processing weekly wages for staff.
• Managing driver hours on a weekly, fortnightly, and reference period basis, ensuring compliance with European…
Title: Transport Supervisor
Company: Howdens Joinery
Location: Raunds, England, UK
Category: Transportation, Management
