WHO ARE WE?
We are good natured business who specialise in fresh and chilled food and drink. We are proud of our family heritage and have been nurturing and inspiring generations for 65 years. We are a passionate and dedicated team who strive to deliver a first class service to every customer, every time.
Our people are what make us special. We have ambitious plans and need enthusiastic individuals who will thrive on being a company ambassador and want to help us achieve our vision to ‘Take freshness further’. We offer jobs and careers filled with purpose.
IS THIS YOU?
We want people who are down to earth and with a good work ethic. To be part of our incredible team, you must:
- Take pride in all that you do.
- Carryout every order to the highest standard.
- Never compromise on safety.
- Be part of the wider team.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Do what’s required to get the job done.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE
- To oversee daily transport operations.
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations across transport and associated warehouse activities.
- Supervision of all transportation & associated safety management systems, supporting safe, efficient, and legally compliant delivery operations.
- Assist with coordination and Supervision of warehouse loading operations
RELATIONSHIPS
Directly responsible to: Shift Manager
Direct Reports: HGV and van delivery drivers
Indirect reporting: Warehouse Operatives
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
- To supervise daily transport activities, including routing, scheduling, and vehicle allocation.
- To ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time and in full (OTIF).
- To monitor driver performance, punctuality, and service standards.
- To coordinate with the warehouse and sales teams to resolve delivery issues.
- To support continuous improvement in transport efficiency and cost control.
Health & Safety Management
- To implement and monitor health & safety procedures across transport and warehouse operations.
- To carry out regular risk assessments and vehicle safety checks.
- To ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation (including HSE requirements).
- To conduct inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety briefings for drivers and other staff as required.
- To investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
- To maintain accurate H&S records, documentation, and compliance logs.
Transport Compliance
- To ensure compliance with drivers’ hours regulations, tachograph rules, and the Working Time Regulations.
- To carry out regular driver license checks and vehicle compliance monitoring.
- To support fleet safety standards, including defect reporting and maintenance coordination.
- To ensure all transport activities meet legal and company requirements.
Team Supervision & Communication
- To supervise and support the business on a daily basis.
- To provide clear daily instructions and debriefings.
- To address operational issues and escalate where necessary.
- To promote a strong safety culture across all transport, warehouse and yard activities.
Reporting & Administration
- To maintain accurate transport and safety records.
- To monitor and report on KPIs (e.g. delivery performance, incidents, compliance rates).
- To support audits and inspections (internal and external).
- To assist management with operational and safety reporting.
General:
- To undertake any other Supervisory duties which may reasonably be required of you.
Legislative and Compliance:
- To ensure you comply with all statutory and legal obligations, including Health and Safety at Work.
- To ensure all company internal processes and administration are adhered to promptly.
- To be vigilant on all safety matters and notify your line manager of any potential non-compliance with regulations or any hazardous situation which may occur anywhere on company premises.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Good knowledge of UK transport legislation.
- Strong H&S background (IOSH or above desirable)
- Competent in conducting accident/near miss investigations.
- Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures.
- Experience in managing vehicle compliance, including maintenance schedules, defect reporting and driver checks.
- Experience of H&S briefings or toolbox talks.
- IT literate.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Assertive but fair approach to enforcing standards.
Desirable
- Managing van/HGV drivers.
- Route planning or fleet optimisation.
- Conducting risk assessments
- Warehouse experience
- First Aid at Work certification.
- Fire Marshal/Fire Safety Training.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
