Transport Supervisor

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Supervisor

Salary: £38,957.28 per annum

Shift: 4 on 3 off, 19:00pm-07:00am

To be responsible for leading the day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions. To ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver’s hours and Health and Safety regulations.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.

• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies’ sites are considered when doing so.

• To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving.

• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.

• Assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.

• To monitor RDC performances.

• Assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements.

• Support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews.

• Ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time.

• To ensure ESP completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis.

What you’ll need ...

• LGV driving licence is desirable

• Experience of fleet maintenance

• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment

• Current CPC would be advantageous

• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment

• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics

• Thoroughness/attention to detail

• Able to work effectively in a team

• Good communication skills