Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking to recruit a Transport Supervisor to join our depot in Belfast. The Transport Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of the Transport Depot and covering the Transport Manager in their absence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an award-winning Transport team, who have won numerous awards for Operational, Business and H&S excellence over the last two years.
During peak operational periods hours may vary to 40 hours a week over 5 days, Monday to Sunday. You will be given notice prior to peak periods.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist our transport management team in the smooth running of the transport function
- Ensure that the trunking operation runs as smoothly as possible throughout the evening
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with legal requirements
- Assist drivers with tasks in the Transport Yard when required
- Assist with boxing the vehicles for deliveries
- Ensure drivers are managed correctly to work within the driver's hours and working time regulations, using the company recognised processes to manage full compliance
- Thoroughly investigate any incidents, accidents and near misses when required
- Assist the training team with the addition of new drivers to the transport department
- Support the Transport Manager and training team with the recruitment of new drivers
What Wren Offer:
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Staff discount on kitchens including family / friend discount
- Driver CPC Training provided
- 5 Yearly Medical provided and full expensed
- Full uniform and PPE provided
- Progression and Development opportunities
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be experienced working within a transport office for multi drop deliveries
- Must have a minimum of 1 years team leader / management experience within a transport or logistics office
Desired Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong IT skills - in particular Excel
- Strong knowledge of driver hours and working time regulations
- Strong knowledge of driver compliance
- IOSH Certificate and First Aid Certificate
- LGV Licence and CPC Card
All prospective candidates are required to undergo a compulsory drug and alcohol screening before their assessment. Written consent will be obtained from the candidate at the point of interview. This precautionary measure aligns with our unwavering commitment to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and other road users. Rest assured, the handling and storage of this information will be conducted with the utmost diligence and in complete compliance with our robust GDPR and privacy policies.
In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS)Responsibilities document.
Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from Access NI before the appointment is confirmed. However, a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role applied for.
At Wren we’re passionate about all things kitchens, and now bedrooms too! We are the largest kitchen retailer in the UK. We’re a business that simply doesn’t stand still!
As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you’ll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that’s twice been voted the UK’s Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That’s on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons
