Job Description
Transport Supervisor Days Location: Cullompton About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services.
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
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Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency.
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Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment.
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We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
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Job Description: Join Gregory Distribution as a Transport Supervisor, supporting our busy Milk Operation based in Cullompton.
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In this role, you will provide hands-on leadership and supervision of day-to-day transport operations, with a strong focus on compliance and operational excellence.
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You will also offer wider operational support across the Cullompton site as required.
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Key Responsibilities: Ensure all vehicles and drivers under your supervision are effectively routed to maximise utilisation, consistently meeting customer and GDL service requirements while maintaining control of associated costs.
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Ensure all tankers operating from Cullompton are presented in a clean, safe, and professional condition at all times.
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Enforce adherence to the company uniform policy, ensuring appropriate PPE is issued, available, and reordered as required.
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Provide strong compliance support, ensuring all activities involving vehicles, drivers, and trailers meet statutory obligations, legal requirements, and Health & Safety standards.
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Ensure all GDL and customer documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales.
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Maintain positive industrial relations, addressing local issues promptly and escalating concerns to Senior Management where necessary.
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Manage first-stage disciplinary procedures for employees under your supervision, in line with company policy.
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Ensure full compliance with customer hygiene standards and required operating procedures.
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Handle incoming telephone calls courteously and professionally, resolving queries efficiently from customers or senior GDL management.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships between drivers, customers, and key stakeholders (including farmers), ensuring issues are resolved amicably through appropriate channels.
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Coordinate with Workshops to make vehicles and trailers available for servicing and repairs, ensuring continued compliance with 'O' Licence requirements.
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Support the recruitment of drivers, ensuring all new starters receive thorough inductions and are fully trained in operational procedures.
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Requirements: Previous experience within a transport or logistics environment, with a sound understanding of the Working Time Directive and EU Drivers' Hours regulations.
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Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to manage, support, and motivate a busy operational team.
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A valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence and Driver CPC are desirable but not essential.
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Communicate with confidence and clarity at every level, building strong relationships across the business.
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Leverage your detailed knowledge of farms and the local area across Devon and Somerset to support the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations.
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Showcase your organisational skills by prioritising tasks and managing a busy workload with ease.
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Demonstrate sharp attention to detail and consistently hit daily deadlines.
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Work collaboratively within a supportive team while also thriving when using your own initiative.
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Utilise your proficiency in MS Office packages: Word, Excel, and Outlook, to stay on top of reporting and communication.
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Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd? Competitive Salary : £37,000 per annum.
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Hours : 06:00hrsn – 18:00hrs, on a 4on 4off shift basis.
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Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
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Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing schemen *, Retail discounts with Circular Benefitsn *, Retail Trust Wellbeing Supportn *, and more.
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Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
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Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance.
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Life assurance, pension, and sickness schemen *.
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Extras : Christmas Savings Clubn *, Black Circle Tyre Discountn *, Cycle To Work Schemen *, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
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Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Supportn * program.
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Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
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How to Apply If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible.
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Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
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Eligibility : Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions.
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Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
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Contact Us : For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at .
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Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrsn – 17:00hrs.
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Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. xohmjla
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We'll be in touch if we need you.n *Subject to terms and conditions.
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