Ready to keep things moving at the docks? Step up and steer the crew that keeps it all flowing.

Your Role

Kuehne + Nagel are seeking to appoint a Road Transport Supervisor to work within a small but dedicated team at HMNB Portsmouth. The key responsibilities will be to ensure the transport department operates in a safe, compliant and efficient manner, which is fully compliant with all legislation. Controlling the Fleet Servicing, MOT and Vehicle Breakdowns and vehicle records in compliance with the O Licence Conditions, Tasking drivers and assets to meet delivery schedules and delivering a first class service to our customer within budget. The post will be responsible for the compliant movement of ADR products, Classes 1 to 9 including 7x accepted packages and Non ADR goods as required.

Your Responsibilities

• Control transport resources at HMNB Portsmouth.
• Supervise drivers under your Line management
• Control of up to 12 employees & up to 25 assets, at HMNB Portsmouth
• Ensuring compliance is adhered to according to company and legislative requirements
• Provide a culture of improvement and team effectiveness to ensure a strong team spirit and good team morale
• Promote effective, positive communication with colleagues, other supervisors, managers, internal and external customer to ensure agreed service level achieved
• Ensure all health and safety obligations are met providing a legal and safe working environment that consistently exceeds quality standards
• Responsible for taking care of the Health and Safety and to observe best practice and compliance with legislation in the protection of the environment and conservation of energy
• Provide daily, weekly & monthly information and reports in line with management and company requirements
• Ensuring daily data information is compiled both for internal and external customer and that this information is submitted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Actively support the Transport manager in continuous improvement projects and tactical improvements to to improve efficiency within the operation
• Reporting and investigation accidents/incidents within the tight contracted timelines.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Full UK Drivers Licence and LGV C+E (Essential).
  
• Proven Transport knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of Transport legislation.
  
• Working knowledge of the TruTac system
  
• Proven record in Fleet Compliance in maintenance, MOTs Servicing and breakdowns
• Updating and keeping TruTac up to date with vehicle records
• Flexible leadership style with ability to motivate staff to achieve results.
• Competent Numerate with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent Microsoft Office user including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven people management skills and experience

Good Reasons to Join

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.