Transport Supervisor - Camden

Location: Camden Branch, 53 Blundell Street, North London, N7 9BN (Travel required on occasion)  

Reports To: Branch Manager

Position Type: Full Time

About Lawsons

Lawsons is one of the largest independent Timber, Building & Fencing Merchants in London & South East of England and we are currently operating in our 100^th Year.

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.

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…

• 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
• Building Material knowledge (advantage)
• Strong administrative and IT skills
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to calculate weights and measures
• Fluent in English (Verbal & Written)

What is in it for you…

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Employee Assisted Programme

If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear from you!