Transport Operations Supervisor

Established in 1976, Industrial Chemicals Ltd are a privately owned Chemical Manufacturing Company with a turnover in excess of £125 million per year. Employing over 500 staff across its network of UK manufacturing sites, with an on-going re-investment programme to improve Health & Safety, efficiency and business development, ICL are leaders in the Industry and key suppliers to many of the UK’s leading Water Treatment Companies.

We are recruiting for a Transport Operations Supervisor for the Widnes site to assist and supervise all transport activities to ensure that the delivery plan is completed in accordance with customers’ requirements, whilst optimising the company fleet and ensuring legal compliance. The jobholder will reporting to the Northern Transport Manager and working alongside 2 other colleagues at the Widnes office.

Tasks include:

 Act as the focal point for all daily operational transport issues.

 Monitor the performance of the sub-contractor fleet and raise any issues with the appropriate company.

 Document all changes to the Delivery Plan and produce an accurate Confirmed Delivery Plan.

 Responding to customer enquiries, providing quotation and keep them updated on progress of their deliveries.

 Authorise all company driver’s pay and confirmation of sub-contractor costs.

 Ensure the fuel management system is correctly used by all Widnes drivers.

 Assist in the closing out job files by obtaining POD and other required information.

 Reviewing routes and suppliers to ensure transport is planned cost effectively.

 Ensure drivers are working within legislation requirements, including WTD, tachos.

 Provide a daily Operations Sheet to the Planners confirming holidays, sickness, rest days and vehicle availability.

 Any other tasks deemed reasonable by Line Manager.

Benefits include: Company Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Assurance Scheme, 25 annual days plus bank holidays, monthly payment and additional days after 5 years’ service.

Hours: Monday – Friday; between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£31,270.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Transport Operations: 1 year (preferred)
• Dealing with tankers or HGV: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Transport Operations Manager