Transport Supervisor

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Swansea, Wales, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Appliances
The Role
Supervise transport operations including route planning with PODFather, driver briefing/debriefing, vehicle maintenance and compliance (MOTs, inspections), incident investigation, admin and documentation (driver hours, costs, agency tracker), shipment tracking, KPI/report generation, and stakeholder communication to resolve delivery issues.
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Company Description

We are Recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join our Swansea Hub, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and operational excellence to our Customers & Branches. This role is working Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 14:00. 

As a Transport Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our transport operation across our Branch Network. 

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: 

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) You can also buy and sell holiday and enjoy enhanced parental leave  
  • Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.  
  • Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!  
  • Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education 

Job Description

You will be taking ownership off the delivery routing, vehicle management and drivers covering the below tasks:

  • Cover the main duties such as;
    • Route Planning using our PODFather System 
    • Briefing and debriefing drivers,
    • Organising vehicle maintenance,
    • Co-ordinate vehicle inspections and MOTs to ensure the fleet remains legally compliant and operational
    • Assist with incident investigations and resolution.
  • Handle administrative tasks for the transport department, including filing, managing documents, and performing general office duties.
  • Documentation and Record Keeping:
    • Maintain accurate records of third-party costs,
    • Driver hours sheets and timecards
    • Issue RX numbers to agencies & maintain the agency tracker.
    • Communicate professionally with drivers, suppliers, and customers to resolve any issues.
    • Help ensure the operation complies with all transportation laws and safety standards.
    • Track shipment progress and manage data related to transport activities.
    • Responsible for generating delivery performance reports for management.
    • React quickly to challenges such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, or issues with deliveries, and find effective solutions.
    • Act as a key communication link, addressing internal and external customer queries regarding deliveries and shipments.

    Qualifications

    At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success within an Transport Supervisor role include:

    COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives

    TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments

    CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions 

    What we are looking for:

    • Strong Excel skills (reports, pivot tables, basic formulas)
    • Knowledge of driver hours rules, MOTs and transport compliance
    • KPI/report generation (on-time delivery, costs, exceptions)
    • Multi-tasking and time-management under tight deadlines
    • Basic vehicle/fleet awareness and IT troubleshooting
    • Document control and filing (audit-ready paperwork)
    • Clear verbal and written communication with drivers/customers/suppliers
    • Customer-service orientation under pressure
    • Fast problem-solving and decision-making

    Additional Information

    At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

    By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

    Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. 

    Skills Required

    • Strong Excel skills (reports, pivot tables, basic formulas)
    • Experience using PODFather route planning system
    • Knowledge of driver hours rules, MOTs and transport compliance
    • KPI and report generation (on-time delivery, costs, exceptions)
    • Basic vehicle/fleet awareness and organising vehicle maintenance
    • Document control and filing (audit-ready paperwork)
    • Clear verbal and written communication with drivers/customers/suppliers
    • Customer-service orientation and ability to work under pressure
    • Fast problem-solving and decision-making
    • Ability to brief/debrief drivers and handle incident investigations
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    The Company
    HQ: Paris
    3,013 Employees

    What We Do

    Together, we’re delivering the power of a global brand Millions of US electrical customers trust the expertise, resources and relationships of Rexel Holdings USA. As the US presence of one of the world's largest electrical distributors, the Rexel Group, we apply our know-how, productivity tools and hands-on business-building initiatives to help our customers thrive. Always seeking better solutions Rexel USA is the home to many of the leading energy, communications and supply-chain brands in the US. We are continuously seeking new opportunities to add complementary brands to our company and further strengthen our value to customers and shareholders. Our Employees Make a Difference Rexel USA offers a wide range of career opportunities, from entry-level rotational programs to experienced electrical system design. Whether it's through designing alternative energy solutions, upgrading lighting in commercial or municipal buildings or finding new ways to optimize our customer's supply chain, our employees are making a difference in the world of energy solutions. To learn what categories of personal information we collect and the purpose of collection, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://bit.ly/36PslzT

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