Transport Supervisor

Drive success with precision—your expertise keeps the wheels of logistics turning smoothly

Your Role

Kuehne + Nagel are seeking to appoint a Road Transport Shift Supervisor to work within a small but dedicated team at MoD Bicester. The key responsibilities will be to ensure the transport department operates in a safe, compliant and efficient manner, which is fully compliant with all legislation. Controlling the Fleet Servicing, MOT and Vehicle Breakdowns and vehicle records in compliance with the O Licence Conditions, Tasking drivers and assets to meet delivery schedules and delivering a first-class service to our customer within budget. The post will be responsible for the compliant movement of ADR products, Classes 1 to 9 including 7x accepted packages and Non-ADR goods as required.

Your Responsibilities

• Requirement to work a three shift Early, Lates and Night pattern
• Control transport resources at MOD Bicester.
• Effective supervision of the drivers under your Line management
• Supervise up to 26 employees & up to 30 assets, at MoD Bicester
• Ensuring compliance is adhered to according to company and legislative requirements
• Provide a culture of improvement and team effectiveness to ensure a strong team spirit and good team morale
• Promote effective, positive communication with colleagues, other supervisors, managers, internal and external customer to ensure agreed service level achieved
• Provide daily, weekly & monthly information and reports in line with management and company requirements
• Ensuring daily data information is compiled both for internal and external customer and that this information is submitted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Actively support the Transport manager in continuous improvement projects and tactical improvements to improve efficiency within the operation
• Reporting and investigation accidents/incidents within the tight contracted timelines.
• Support the transport manager with regards to compliance with Company and Statutory requirements regarding Operator Licence, H&S, service quality, driver’s hours and tacho regulations, inclusive of WTD
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

• Full UK Drivers Licence and LGV C+E (Not Essential).
• Proven Transport knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of Transport legislation.
• Working knowledge of the TruTac system, updating and keeping TruTac up to date with vehicle records
• Proven record in Fleet Compliance in maintenance, MOTs Servicing and breakdowns
• Flexible leadership style with ability to motivate staff to achieve results.
• Competent Numerate with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent Microsoft Office user including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven people management skills and experience.
  
  

Good Reasons to Join

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation