Transport Supervisor

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Pay
£33,000 a year

Job type
Full-time

Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday

 

Location
Preston
 
Benefits
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Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay
 
Full job description
Job Details
Transport Supervisor

Hours – Monday to Friday 40 hours per week including 1 hour unpaid break

Salary – £33,000 per annum
A bit about BAKO Group….!
BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom, with business units in Durham, Preston and Wimbledon. The Group takes pride in being owned by bakers for bakers and delivers a UK-wide service and product range that are highly valued by its customers.

Launched over 50 years ago, BAKO offers the food industry an outstanding combination of competitive prices plus the exceptional customer service only a local company can provide. Today our customers enjoy the combined purchasing power, logistics and resources of one of the largest nationwide distributors to the food industry. From large pallet deliveries to products for the small & home baker, BAKO caters to all size of customer.

Our multi-temperature distribution fleet allows us to deliver a wide variety of ambient, chilled and frozen products from the same vehicles. We serve an ever-expanding customer base within the food industry which ranges from traditional organisations through to new companies catering for the latest convenience markets.
Purpose of Job
To ensure compliance with Transport legislation (Drivers Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Road Traffic Act).
To assist in the day to day running of the Transport Department by liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
To cover absence of Transport Manager and/or Assistant Manager
Main Duties
Ensure employees conformance with Health and Safety at Work Act
Ensure that all company works instructions, policies and procedures are complied with and updated.
Ensure vehicles are serviced and maintained in line with the set-out maintenance planner and accurate records are kept and maintained.
Ensure records are kept for all vehicle maintenance/ repairs.
To arrange vehicle repairs and maintenance
Ensure all Digi cards and vehicle units are downloaded, and records kept.
Ensure all driver infringements are monitored, controlled, and discussed in all cases with the relevant drivers.
To cover all the transport managers duties/responsibility’s during any absence
Ensure that appropriate training is provided to all Transport personnel.
To update the tracking and POD FATHER system
To monitors driver’s progression through the day to ensure all routes are completed, making adjustments if necessary
To improve routes and change orders to assist with customers time windows, reduce cost and driving hours.
To add and remove customers from the schedule as required.
Collating information from drivers with regards to errors and issues reported’ by drivers at point of delivery.
Resolving customer issues/shortages and complaints
Handling and directing incoming phone calls.
Liaising with drivers in answering questions and resolving issues
Dealing with internal and customer queries
Checking available resources to ensure extra deliveries can be made before approving.
Updating the master route planning schedule
Arranging vehicle repairs when needed
Advising customers of issues or breakdowns resulting in late deliveries
Any jobs necessary to assist with the smooth running of the transport department
Job Requirements
Essentials

Excellent area knowledge
Excellent knowledge of customer requirements
Forward planning and organisation skills & understand of what is achievable in driving time
Supervisory experience
I.T Skills
Good telephone and customer care skills
Driver hours/WTD understanding
Desirable

Management CPC
Keen to progress
Car/HGV licence
On the job experience of making deliveries
Be a Good / fair leader
Ability to multitask
What We Offer
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance cover
Company Sick Pay
Recognition for Recruitment incentive scheme
Cycle to work Scheme
EAP
Learning & Development opportunities
Employee Discount Scheme
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please

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