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Transport Supervisor

September 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor Full time Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

Breedon are currently seeking a Transport Supervisor based at Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire.

The role will provide first line reporting for all cement tanker drivers and the key responsibilities are as follows:

  • Schedule our own fleet of vehicles and drivers in a safe and efficient manner
  • To be first point of contact for our drivers.
  • Work closely with the preferred sub-contractor team to ensure optimum use of the combined fleet.
  • Ensure drivers have correct PPE, equipment, and information to undertake their duties.
  • Manage drivers' hours in accordance with the requirements of the EU Drivers Hours and Road Transport Directive.
  • Plan and manage drivers' holidays to minimise the impact to our own fleet productivity and organise cover for those drivers to maximise vehicle utilisation.
  • Receive driver infringement reports from the Transport Compliance Manager and to ensure drivers are made aware of those infringements, managing them in a manner which prevents repetition of those infringements.
  • Conduct incident investigations
  • Communicate in a timely and effective manner with other members of the Logistics Team to minimise the effect of scheduling problems
  • Plan vehicle and trailer maintenance in accordance with Operators Licence requirements and to maintain records accordingly
  • Ensure Tank Pressure Tests are carried out when due
  • Ensure 6 monthly checks are carried out on discharge hoses and clips.
  • Maintain regular contact with drivers who are off work and conduct Return to Work interviews following any period of sickness.
  • Ad-hoc transport office duties.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to build positive working relations with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
  • An understanding of compliance within the transport industry.
  • The ability to working under pressure within a busy transport office.
  • Experience in an operational role in a logistics or haulage business.
  • Must be IT literate (Including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel).

About us

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 16th October, 2021

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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