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Direct Employer Transport Coordinator Expect Distribution Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire £26,000 - £31,000
Direct Employer Transport Managerr Synetiq Canvey Island, Essex, East

Transport Coordinator
Expect Distribution
1 week left to apply
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire Get directions
Salary: £26,000 - £31,000
Management / Business Transport Supervisor Full time

What we are looking for?

We are looking for a transport coordinator to join our traffic team at Premier Point Staithgate Lane, Low Moor, Bradford BD6 1DW. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and an excellent problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude. You will be confident and experienced enough to bring innovative solutions to the table. You must also be computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook and able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties. To be successful in this role you must be a team player, that can be relied on to complete tasks to the highest continuous standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Planning the drivers and fleet to achieve set planned deliveries.

- Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.

- Assisting the rest of the team in other functions within the office.

- Provide a high level of efficient and effective planning and co-ordination within our operations.

- Utilise and allocate all company assets in a cost-effective manner at all times.

- Monitor road transport laws and regulations and ensure compliance.

- Ensuring compliance with Company Health and Safety rules for all staff and operatives.

Skills / Experience

- Local geographical knowledge.

- A background in day to day transport is essential.

- Palletised distribution and pallet network experience would be an advantage.

- Previous planning experience would be an advantageous

Nº employees 201-500
Founding year 1981
Products / Services Supply Chain, Drivers, Fleet
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Frequently asked questions

You need to have customer service experience, knowledge of business management, and the ability to take criticism and operate effectively under duress. Strong leadership abilities with an understanding of transportation modes, prices, and benefits are also required. Several other skills such as good communication, coordination and teamwork are also a plus.

The CPC is not long and does not require much of your time. The whole course is for Ten days. These ten days are spread throughout the course of a month. InAutomotive is one of the leading websites for the automotive industry jobs. Here you can find all the details regarding transport supervisor jobs.

The qualification level of CPC is Level 3. This certificate evaluates skills at the National Framework of Qualifications Level 3 level. The exams are designed to be marketable in the same way as other Level 3 certificates, such as the NVQ Level 3, Advanced GNVQ, or A-Level equivalent.

This position aims to assist the transport and compliance managers on the night shift with the site's transportation operations. They are the ones who supervise all the transportation operations and effectively coordinate with the staff. These transport supervisors possess strong management skills with the ability to work with great attention to detail.

To become a successful transport manager, you must possess strong negotiation and management skills. An analytical work style, excellent problem-solving skills, and a high level of attention to detail are also demanded and appreciated in a transportation supervisor. You must also be able to work long and hectic hours for the job.

Description

Transportation Supervisor Job Description

The transport supervisors have a strong understanding of supply chain management and warehouse processes. These processes may include storing items, sending orders, and tracking vehicles. You should also be knowledgeable about safety procedures and legal requirements. Finally, you must be able to make sure that all shipments are delivered on time, safely, and on budget. This position also expects you to plan and supervise shipments from production to end-user. Scheduling daily and weekly routes with tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes and tracking software) also comes under the transport supervisor job description.  

Transport Supervisor Job Responsibilities

As a Transport supervisor, it is your primary responsibility to keep organised records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders. You must report maintenance and repair needs for cars and equipment to the concerned authority. You may work with warehouse workers to ensure proper product storage and distribution. Conducting research and suggesting cost-effective shipping methods are also part of the job. You must conduct regular safety audits on equipment. Organising training sessions for employees (e.g. proper use of machines and hazardous material handling) to avoid mishaps is also their responsibility and they also ensure the implementation of safety measures while formulating the transport plan. Go to InAutomotive and apply for the latest transport supervisor vacancies available.

Skills Required to Build A Transport Supervisor Career

These supervisors are a vital part of the automotive company's management.  Therefore they must be dedicated to achieving the specific goals outlined by their employers. The transportation supervisors are in charge of the schedules and all the bus drivers in transportation. Therefore, to perform the job well and ensure effective task fulfilment, these supervisors must be well-organised, punctual, must be able to handle pressures, and work well with others. They must be able to recognise and confidently use geo-tagging technologies. Employers also require good communication, management and coordination skills for this job. With these skills, career growth prospects can be promising.