Night Transport Supervisor
Working hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (22:00 - 06:30)
Location: Redditch
My client are currently looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused Transport Supervisor to help keep our fleet running safely and smoothly. You will be self-motivated, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment as no two days are ever the same!
What you'll do:
Operational:

Ensure all customer requirements (both internal and external) are satisfied daily.
Continually review and re-engineer the operation to ensure maximum efficiency.
Co-ordinate own fleet and sub-contract to ensure cost effective solutions for customer requirements.
Day to day driver management and ensure all drivers are de-briefed daily.
Develop and motivate the team.
Provide out of hours support for customers and drivers (as required).
Conduct regular driver/vehicle/trailers checks to ensure the highest standards of reliability and presentation are maintained as well as fleet control.
Management of all in cab technology.
Use of TMS
Manage Driver training program to include Driver CPC.

Compliance / Legislative:

Work with CPC Holders to ensure all VOSA 'Operator Licence' legislative requirements are adhered to, responsibilities include:
The making of arrangements to ensure that drivers comply with drivers' hours and tachograph rules and with speed limits.
The making of arrangements to ensure that the vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and the action taken to remedy defects found.
The reporting and recording of vehicle defects by drivers.
The method of compilation and the accuracy of all records, which must be kept for a period of not less than 15 months.
The making of arrangements to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded.
Ensuring that authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use.

What we're looking for:

General Transport knowledge
Excellent PC literacy with knowledge and experience of fleet management packages and the ability to quickly learn to use them.
Professional Qualification, e.g. Certificate of Professional Competence or willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification.

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