Fowler Welch are a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, providing temperature controlled warehousing allowing consolidation, storage & transport service for chilled foods. We offer a tailored, fast and frequent logistics service with countrywide coverage.

Our Washington site are now recruiting for a Transport Supervisor on a full time, permanent basis.

Working hours: Nights - Sunday to Thursday, 20:00 - 06:00

The purpose of a Transport Supervisor is to oversee and control the operational and decision making for the Transport function on nights. Ensuring KPI’s and SLA are met while controlling costs. Direct reports will be Transport Planners, Transport Operators, Drivers and Administrative functions that support the running of the operation.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• Ensure the shift is running to optimum cost effectiveness by ensuring the correct driver, agency and 3rd party usage, performance is maintained and where possible exceeded and identifying areas where cost can be reduced.
• Proactively manage the Transport Planners and Operators by coaching them to ensure the right decisions are made to avoid conflict and cost.
• Devise and apply systems and methods to ensure communication to the day shift and the wider depot is optimized.
• Coach team in decision making, running reports, behavior and other relevant areas
• Ensure the fleet is optimized and cost effective by ensuring servicing, reducing infringements and de-hire/collection of spot hire equipment is efficient and timely.
• Taking a proactive and positive stance in regard to the implementation of business and group wide initiatives.
• Working to support driver training and allowing for the availability of drivers for all training and development activities.
• Supporting the wider depot cost effectiveness and operating channels by removing barriers to ensure optimal working.
• Ensure accidents/incidents are investigated and appropriate action plans are put in place.
• Taking the lead in conflict resolution across the shift and processes are followed and outcomes are fair.
• Maintain and update the information on fleet availability, trailer service information etc.
• Effective and timely internal and external communications
• Update and dealing with initial stages of Motor Collision and Personal injury packs

• LGV driving licence is desirable 
• Experience of fleet maintenance
• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment
• Current CPC would be advantageous 
• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Thoroughness/attention to detail
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Good communication skills

As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitve holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Transport Supervisor role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTea