Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor

Compagnie Fruitiere UK Ltd is a leading banana ripening and service provision supplier in the UK market with a state-of-the-art Ripening facility based in Essex. Compagnie Fruitiere Group are committed to a strong and consistent CSR policy with over 18,000 employees, producing over 460,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables, distributing over 673,000 tonnes of bananas and selling to over 45 countries globally.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure customer needs are met and goods are delivered on time by effectively planning daily transport operations.
• Inform customers of any issues and provide cost-effective, customer-focused solutions. Keep a log of operational problems and solutions.
• Lead the transport admin team, ensuring that it meets all KPI’s and customer service targets.
• Regularly check and improve transport efficiency by reviewing current systems and suggesting improvements.
• Manage the transport department's costs, helping to stay within budget and proactively find more efficient ways to save money.
• Plan and manage resources, evaluate priorities, and identify and address potential problems.
• Assist in various HR tasks like managing absences, training, development, performance reviews, recruitment and disciplinary actions.

Skills required;

• An extensive knowledge of LGV fleets and distribution

• Logistics industry experience

• Strong organisation and leadership skills

• Self-motivated and disciplined individual with strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Excellent working knowledge of transport legislation (both vehicle and driver)

• Excellent Computer literacy

The standard working hours will be 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday with occasional weekend cover.

Salary up to £35-40K per annum.

Pension up to 7% employee contribution & 10% Company.

Holiday

Location: London Gateway, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex.

Must have own transport due to location.

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