Transport supervisor

FTS Group has a Fantastic opportunity to be part of a very reputable company based in Harlow, Essex. We are excited to be recruiting a Transport Supervisor for a full time, permanent position. As a Transport Supervisor, your role is critical to the fleet operation. You will be supporting the Transport Manager, responsible for administration tasks of Drivers and Fleet Maintenance. Your role with include Debriefing Drivers daily, liaising with service providers to book in maintenance, management of vehicle maintenance folders, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided at all times and customer expectations are met, managing driver safety and conducting meetings and investigations when required. Get in touch now to get involved! These opportunities don #39;t come round often. Job Details: Monday to Friday Start Time: 0700am - 1600pm Shift Duration: 9 hours Pay: GBP32,240 per annum Location: Harlow, Essex. Job Description As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for: * Driver Administration - Licence checks, Driver CPC Qualifications, recording drivers hours and working time records. * Driver management - Ensuring compliance with driving hours, download and store digital tachograph unit data, recording Working Time Directive and ensuring appropriate training is provided. * Driver Operations - Ensure Drivers are completing and returning defect report sheets, defects are reported correctly and are recorded, deliveries are completed with proof of deliveries logged, adequate breaks are taken by Drivers. * Vehicle Administration - Retain vehicle maintenance records for a period of no less than 15 months, ensure tachograph calibrations are completed and displayed, ensure safe loading etc. * Vehicle Management - Ensure that vehicles and trailers are kept in fit, roadworthy condition, defects are recorded and repaired promptly, ensure vehicles are safe for inspections. Responsible for MOT, servicing and repair of vehicles, liaising with maintenance contractors, manufacturers and hire companies. * Compliance - Including training, management, monitoring and auditing. * Licence Administration - Ensuring the traffic commissioner is notified of any relevant matters including convictions and prosecutions within 28 days. * Finance Administration - Obtaining quotes, purchase orders, invoices. * Ensure that all duties are fulfilled to the highest standard. * Ensure that all scheduled deliveries are completed on time and in full. * Ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and with authorisation. * Report any accidents immediately following the correct protocol. * Polite and professional at all times. Requirements * Experience of UK Road Transport Legislation * Experience of Operator Licence Undertakings * Tachograph analysis * Route planning and vehicle maintenance * Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office * Flexibility with working hours * Must hold a full UK driving licence. * Must be able to maintain working relationships with others. * Must be reliable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable * Transport manager CPC * ADR Awareness * FORS * Microlise TMC * Logistics UK Vision * Sage L500 / X3 Please submit your CV to apply