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Title: Transport Supervisor
Location: Workington
Salary: £13.50/hour + Overtime
Hours: Flexible, 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with a single half-day weekend cover as required)
About the Role
Talento Group is delighted to be recruiting for our long-established and well respected client in Workington who produce and distribute clean linen to the hospitality industry.
We are recruiting a Transport Supervisor to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a critical role, responsible for planning and managing driver and vehicle resources to ensure delivery and collection targets are met efficiently and compliantly. If you have strong organisational skills, a thorough understanding of transport regulations, and a passion for maintaining high service standards, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan driver schedules and delivery runs, optimising resources while adhering to working time directives and drivers' hours regulations.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with vehicle safety, including defects, servicing, and MOT schedules.
- Brief and debrief drivers, ensuring company standards are upheld at all times.
- Address live driver queries and resolve issues as they arise.
- Investigate fleet damage incidents and escalate to line management as needed.
- Conduct disciplinary hearings, return-to-work interviews, and support risk assessment processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to maintain service levels and achieve business goals.
Requirements
- Significant knowledge of tachograph rules, driver regulations, and road transport directives.
- CPC National qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within a transport or logistics setting.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with high numeracy levels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Proven experience in an FMCG transport environment is highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.50/hour.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Flexible working hours.
- Remote working arrangements.
*Please Note - The single half day weekend cover that is required as needed can be done remotely if required*
