Transport Supervisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Transport Supervisor
About Lawsons
Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 37 branches, 750 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.
The Role
The Transport Supervisor will support the branch management team, by providing a successful delivery service, effectively supervising a team of drivers, whilst being responsible for a fleet of vehicles.
Branch Postcode - KT3 3SQ
The working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday 07.30- 17.00 and 1 in 2 Saturdays, 08.00 - 12.00 = 44.5 hours per week.
Key Accountabilities…
- Ensure Lawsons Best practices, Standards and Company Policies are met.
- Responsible for ensuring the correct products are delivered to the required location within the given time frame and must effectively organise and manage a team of drivers and fleet of company vehicles.
- Ensure that all delivery vehicles are routed to maximise efficiency
- Accurate checking and maintaining of all paperwork including downloading Tachograph’s & Drivers Digital Cards
- Overseeing routine vehicle checks
- Managing customer queries in a calm and decisive manner
- Engaging & motivating your team.
We would love to meet someone with…
Building material knowledge and work experience in a Timber / Builders merchant (ESSENTIAL)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- The ability to prioritise whilst working under pressure
- Exceptional time management skills
- Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
- Role- modelling behaviour- working with integrity, honesty and in a confidential manner
- Basic knowledge & understanding of Transport Legislation and procedures
- Previous experience within a Transport Department
- Strong administrative and IT skills
- Strong numerical skills with the ability to calculate weights and measures
What is in it for you…
Salary £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.- 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Death In Service Scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme
Location: On site / New Malden KT3 3SQ, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-Time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | General
Annual Salary Range: from £ 35,000.00 to £ 40,000.00
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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