Transport Night Supervisor

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Lenham, Kent. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Transport Night Supervisor. This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Attractive salary and good benefits!

Purpose of the role:

You will have overall responsibility for planning and despatching the drivers and loads on time during the night. As the Nightshift Supervisor your duty will be to ensure that our admin team has created all relevant paperwork for the drivers, ready for them and their load to be despatched in the most efficient and economical way. Be able to react and effectively respond to challenges that could occur while managing the transport team overnight.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support with the leading and motivation of a team of transport operatives to ensure that the daily targets are met.
• Planning/overload resolution
• Phone call receipt and action
• Administration of driver paperwork
• Crisis delivery management
• Night load dispatch
• Creation of Warehouse reporting and communication
• Processing Goods inward loads and paperwork
• De-Brief drivers.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures including HR, Health & Safety and Quality Additional Responsibilities

Key Skills:

• Experience in planning of multi drop deliveries.
• Knowledge of driver’s regulations for planning of hours etc.
• Empathy.
• A good team player.
• Outstanding communication skills, to be able to liaise with Clients, third parties and a variety of internal departments.
• Calm, organised individual, able to work under pressure, remain calm and professional when dealing with emotional, difficult, or distressed people.
• Can do attitude to solve problems and address solutions for both the Client and the business alike.
• Outstanding organisational skills to ensure efficient work ethic.
• Excellent IT skills and be proficient in the use of Excel and Word

Benefits:

• Employed direct by the Company.
• Full Time Permanent position after probation period.
• Immediate start.
• Extra 1 day’s holiday per year after 5 years’ service, up to a max of 5 extra days.
• Very competitive pay rates.
• Contributory pension.
• Full company branded uniform provided.
• Refer a Friend scheme of £500 (unlimited referrals)
• PAYE earnings meet all income criteria for mortgages and loans.
• Free on-site parking

If you are interested please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.