Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days 

Salary: £29,995 Per Annum

We are currently seeking a Operations Supervisor to join our Operations team at our Birchwood site.  As a Operations Supervisor you will manage the day to day operation of our consumer site in Birchwood. You will be supporting the Operational Management of the depot in maintaining and managing the assets, resources and facilities to maximise both cost efficiencies.

Job responsibilities of Operations Supervisor include:

• Actively demonstrating leadership qualities in the day to day running of shifts encouraging and coaching all staff
• Maintaining internal databases and where applicable, following up all defects with the Fleet Department
• Administering the vehicle and trailer maintenance program
• Completing all depot daily checks during shift and recording on the central system, (including trailers, returns, re-books, pallets)
• Direct contact with driver’s on daily performance and improvement actions
• Providing information and supporting the Operation’s Manager to enable the planning and management of depot payroll
• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating license validation, personal details and completed training
• Co-ordinating the recruitment and training of employees
• Assisting in accident investigation and follow up
• Completing daily risk assessments of the yard and office
• Identifying and informing the Operations Manager of any maintenance and repair issues in the site
• Providing information to the Senior Operation’s Supervisor & Transport Manager so that weekly KPI reports can be completed 
• Maintaining a high level of depot cleanliness

As a Operations Supervisor  you will possess the following skill, experiences and qualifications:

• As an Operations Supervisor you will demonstrate a successful track record of leading and motivating a diverse team to achieve common goals.
• We are looking for a supervisor with excellent communication skills, energetic leadership style and strong problem solving abilities.
• Previous experience working within a similar transport related role is essential, and you will have a good working knowledge of EU Hours, Working Time Directives and Tachograph legislation preferably with CPC National Qualification.

As part of our drive to make Stobart 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:

• Annual Leave - Competative Hoilday Entitlement 
• Pension - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!  
• Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership 

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