We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are now recruiting for a Transport Supervisor on a full time, permanent basis at our Evesham site.

Shift: Any 5 from 7 days, 06.00-16.00

To be responsible for leading the day traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

To ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver’s hours and Health and Safety regulations.

Key Duties:

• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies’ sites are considered when doing so
• To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving
• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
• To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• To monitor RDC performances
• To liaise with customers regarding present or future developments
• To assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements
• To support and if necessary covering the Operations Manager in meetings or customer reviews
• To ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time
• To ensure Chainware completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis
• To undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management from time

• LGV driving licence
• Experience of fleet maintenance
• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment
• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment
• Knowledge of Vehicle mechanics
• Thoroughness/attention to detail
• PC literate – Excel

In return, we offer: 

• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
• Competitive pension scheme
• ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today