Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We would like to present you with an opportunity for a Transport Administration Supervisor to join our team at our  Markham Vale site on a full time permanent basis!

Salary: £30,889 per annum.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

As a Transport Administrator Supervisor you will maintain and update fleet systems, monitor account usage, analyse and report on utilisation of resources and compliance with company procedure.

Job responsibilities of a Transport Administrator Supervisor include:

Monitoring and managing trailer tracking, providing daily statistics.Co-ordinate trailer operation between both transport and warehouse, to ensure effective operational performance.Ensuring that any MOT or servicing schedules are met within the agreed timescales and paperwork is maintained.Managing on-site fleet services, to ensure suitable vehicle and trailer turnaround times, progressing any part requirements, chasing down ETA’s and providing periodic updates.Upkeep of all appropriate reporting suites.Aiding the Transport Manager and Transport Operations Manager with sourcing additional kit for peak periods.Responsibility for any on-site contractors (related to transport functions) and their control through the EOA.Liaising with drivers to ensure that any defects raised are both recorded and dealt with in a timely manner.Managing the process for ensuring compliance on key internal and external audits.

QualificationsGood commercial knowledge of transport operations.Strong communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to network with suppliers and customers.Able to work as part of a team and to clearly demonstrate a professional attitude towards all colleagues.Budget management desirable but not necessary, as training will be given.Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.PC Literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.Working knowledge of WMS systems would be useful but not essential.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!