Transport Supervisor

Howden Joinery is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Transport Supervisor role (Shift Rotation) within our transport team based at Howden. This 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.  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.

Rotating Shift | 5 am – 2:30 pm, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, 11 am – 8:30 pm

Occasional night shift holiday cover will be required. (08:00 pm – 05:30 am)

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 timeframes.
• 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 Working Time Directive (WTD) and drivers’ hours regulations

What do you need to qualify for the Transport Supervisor:

• Minimum 1+year proven transport supervisory management experience in a fast-paced, service-orientated logistics environment.
• Excellent knowledge of drivers domestic and European drivers’ regulations
• Excellent knowledge of current SOP’s, Risk assessments and safety reporting processes. Excellent knowledge of Transport systems (Microlise + Kronos systems and Microsoft Office or similar.
• Proven experience in implementing and monitoring Driver regulations.
• Experience in Transport systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on your own and closely with Team members

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary + annual company bonus
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking
• Staff Discount
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About us: 

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.  That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Transport Supervisor, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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