Job Description

Ready to take that next step up?

We are seeking a depot Supervisor to join our dynamic team in Nottingham! The role helps to ensure the smooth running of the depot and is involved in delivery and warehousing at each site. You'd be working closely with the Depot Manager and would be their relief, so we are looking for someone with drive and ability to step up into that role whilst learning our business and operation. This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis.

We are a healthcare logistics company delivering direct to patients, we have won awards in the UK for our delivery success and pride ourselves on operating with our Core Values of:

Customer Excellence - we aim for 99% + in terms of our delivery performance - and usually achieve it

Accountability - we are delivering things that matter to people, and we never forget that

Respect for people - our employees are the heart of what we do, and we celebrate and recognise great job performance

Enthusiasm - we work hard, but have fun too - teamwork is at the heart of our success

We're part of a global network and organisation that offers trusted healthcare logistics across the world with local commitment and care. We're growing and offering a different approach - interested in joining us?

You'll need in depth knowledge of final mile delivery and warehouse picking operations with at least 2 years' + experience in a Supervisory role. Able to pick up WMS systems and routing systems, with excellent Excel and Microsoft key package knowledge.

You'll be a confident communicator , hot on health and safety and take pride in ensuring that the depot under your supervision and all the staff and drivers are achieving our key performance indicators. Managing staff, dealing with enquiries and planning and organising are key activities to ensure that no two days are the same and we seek to improve wherever we can.

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience with clear progression and development for the right candidate.

If you are interested, please apply with details of your current salary and your experience and how you can be part of our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role description:

To help ensure the smooth running of the Nottingham depot. Operational hands on role.

Other duties will include making sure the company vehicles are maintained and kept up to date with servicing. To ensure compliance with all H&S regulations and Company Policy. It is mandatory to be flexible for travelling between the two Vision sites. He/she should have an intuitive ability to clearly communicate their ideas at all levels in the organization and to external customers. A firm grasp of key performance indicators, their collation, interpretation, and presentation.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure that the depot and all staff, contractors and visitors adhere to Health and Safety and that the depot and vehicles are compliant with all Health and Safety regulations

Routing, Customer Service, Reporting (Internal & External), Administration of Vison WMS & DispatchTrack Systems

To motivate and encourage excellence within staff

Driver supervision (Including Timesheets, Appearance/Uniforms, Documentation) Ensuring optimum use of resources & drivers. To ensure the efficient and productive routing for all drivers.

The implementation of driver training and a strong understanding of Caldicott training and records. To ensure compliance with DBS, DVLA Checks, Manual Handling, and other Company policies and procedures.

Vehicle Supervision (Including Insurance, Check Sheets, Fuel, Maintenance/Damage) Ensuring optimum use of resources & hiring/de-hiring vehicles

Ensure he/she has a good knowledge of the MID database

Documentation/Paper/POD control. Ensure compliance with GDPR within staff and depot.

Managing information or general administration support

Monitoring, evaluating and reporting Depot KPI's

Ensure the depot is up kept and required maintenance carried out

Be on call and be a key holder in case of emergency callouts

Be able to step into any role and be trained in every department e.g. warehouse, loading vans, covering runs in cases of sickness.

General supervisory tasks such as petty cash reconciliation at month end, Fuel invoicing checks, updating PO log, ordering uniform, consumables etc.

Hold full staff monthly meetings.

Ensure the Health & Safety of all staff, contractors and visitors on site.

Recruiting (of direct-reporting staff)

Assessing and apprising (direct-reporting staff)

Planning and organizing depot workloads

Evaluating and decision-making

Understanding of financial budget

Ensure all depot checks and warehouse checks are conducted in accordance with procedures

Responsible for remaining within the depot's financial budget, achieving budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analysing variances and initiating corrective actions

Responsible for the warehouse work load, weekly cycle counts, and the stock integrity as well as MDR regulations.

Raising PO's

Time sheets and payroll

Portal queries/customer queries

What you'll need:

In-depth Knowledge of transport and warehouse operations with at least 2 years' experience

PC literate in WMS, Trafficking system, Word & Excel

Be confident in using a 3.5-ton van (Company Vehicle)

CPC National (Not Essential)

We also offer company sick pay as well as a cashback benefits scheme, including Perkbox.

Life Couriers UK is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview stage please contact our HR Department on +44 115 850 0146.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person