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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