Transport Supervisor

Location Cleckheaton
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £22000 - £26000 per annum + Benefits
Contact email: team@indigosearch.co.uk
Job ref: 10215_1640347274
Published: over 2 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.

THE ROLE:

  • Supervisor of a Transport department - including a team of drivers, planners & operatives.
  • A hands-on role where what you do will make a tangible difference to the business.
  • A dynamic Closed-Book operation.
  • Negotiation with drivers, sub-contractors & customers.
  • Transport Planning.
  • Thinking commercially at all times.
  • Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
  • This role will be working office hours - Monday to Friday but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
  • Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
  • Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e CPC Management course) will be provided

THE PERSON:

  • Someone with Transport experience used to working at pace in a highly dynamic & exciting environment.
  • Closed Book experience is Desirable.
  • Able to commute to & from Cleckheaton on a daily basis.
  • Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
  • A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
  • Operational Transport Planning knowledge is an advantage.
  • Comfortable with using IT systems.

ABOUT US:

With over 18 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.