Harlow Transport Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor, to join our busy and evolving transport team in our 2-person Home Delivery Network, working for a leading logistics company.  

As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of drivers, porters, and administrative staff to ensure the transport operation is run efficiently and effectively as well as providing exceptional customer service and support to colleagues and clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.   

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and pride ourselves on our social value commitments and our strategy to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our people are what make us great! 

Salary:  £38,613.12

• Shift Pattern: 5 over 7  

Location:  Harlow

Essential Skills Required:

• Proven experience in transport management, with a track record of successfully leading teams and driving operational excellence.  
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop teams to achieve goals and deliver results.  
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems relevant to operations management.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the transport team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  
• Manage the company's fleet of vehicles, including maintenance, repair, and inspection schedules.  
• Ensure that customer service standards are met or exceeded by the transport team.  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing transport operations, including driver hours, vehicle safety inspections. 
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to transport operations, such as OTIF, fuel efficiency, and driver performance.  
• Identify potential risks, hazards, and vulnerabilities in operational processes and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.  
• Resolve operational issues, challenges, and conflicts in a timely and effective manner. 
• Set performance expectations and standards for the team and hold team members accountable for meeting goals and targets.  
• Foster open communication and collaboration within the team and across departments.  

What do we offer?  

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more 

As a valued member of the team you will be rewarded with:  

• Competitive Salary

• First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available  

• Free Onsite Parking

• Uniform

• Retail Discounts

• Pension Scheme

• Death in Service benefit  

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Cycle to Work Scheme   
• Wellbeing and benefits Portal 

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.  

 Linked Career Path > Transport Supervisor > Transport Manager > Regional Transport Manager  

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.