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Transport Supervisor
full-timeWatford

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Location

Watford

Type

full-time

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Company Description

Are you someone who thrives on getting teams moving, solving problems on the go and keeping deliveries on time? Do you enjoy a hands‑on role in a busy hub where every decision counts?

We have an opening for Transport Supervisor's to join our brand-new Watford Hub, Working a Monday - Friday - Shifts Times Available: 05:00 – 14:00 OR 09:00 – 18:00.

Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.  

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel: 

  • Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme 
  • Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) 
    • You can also buy and sell holiday each year 
    • Enhanced parental leave 
  • Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one. 
  • Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance/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

As a Transport Supervisor, You'll take ownership of route planning, driver briefs, Liaising with Branches & other Hubs and co-ordinating with Warehouse management and Admin to co-ordinate to support the day-to-day work allocation to ensure that external and internal customer expectations are met.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Manage the efficient route planning of the delivery vehicles and ensure that stock is moved efficiently and safely.
  • Monitor vehicle movements and progress, adjusting plans to manage delays or issues.
  • Ensure safe, compliant operation of vehicles (licences, inspections, defect reporting).
  • Manage compliance with all relevant procedures, such as freight transport legislation, Rexel commercial vehicle operating procedures, audit, security, environmental and health and safety policies
  • Lead, coach and support drivers — manage rotas, absences and performance.
  • Maintain accurate records: deliveries, mileage, vehicle checks, fuel and paperwork.
  • Liaise with warehouse/dispatch and customers to ensure correct loading and on‑time delivery.
  • Manage relationships with internal customers and third parties to determine their requirements and achieve our service level agreements
  • Implement and promote safe working practices and compliance with transport regulations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement: help refine routes, loading processes and turnaround times.
  • To ensure that warehouse and transport procedures and paperwork are compliant
  • Control and monitor costs, such as driver overtime, absence, transport carrier costs

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 as an Transport colleague 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:

  • CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is beneficial, but not essential if you have the hands on experience
  • Previous experience supervising or leading a driver/transport team (including performance and output management)
  • Strong knowledge of transport operations, ideally within a multi-drop delivery environment
  • Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations and how to manage compliance in practice
  • Organised, able to prioritise and stay calm while managing multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Confident communicator who can build effective relationships with branches, hubs and third parties
  • Strong computer literacy and an interest in using systems/tools to optimise workflow and resource planning

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. 

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Experience Level (for career site): Experienced Professional
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Job Family: Supply Chain & Warehousing
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Route Planning,Driver Management,Transport Operations,Compliance Management,Customer Relationship Management,Performance Management,Communication,Organizational Skills,Problem Solving,Team Leadership,Record Keeping,Cost Control,Health and Safety,Continuous Improvement,Collaboration,Accountability,Customer Focus

    About REXEL

    Elektro-Material AG mit neun Niederlassungen, den Kompetenzzentren EM Licht und EM Industrie und rund 780 Mitarbeitenden ist das führende Grosshandels-Unternehmen der Schweizer Elektro-Installationsbranche. EM bietet einfach mehr - ein 250'000 Artikel umfassendes Sortiment, lokal verankerte Beratungspower mit über 200 Experten, umfangreiche Dienstleistungen und eine effiziente Logistik mit bis zu drei Lieferzyklen täglich. EM ist in die weltweit führende Rexel-Gruppe eingegliedert.

    Team size: 501-1,000 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Wholesale
    Founding Year: 1913

    What you'll do

    • The Transport Supervisor will manage route planning, driver briefs, and coordinate with warehouse management to ensure efficient delivery operations. They will also monitor vehicle movements, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and maintain accurate records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Transport Supervisor do at REXEL?

    As a Transport Supervisor at REXEL, you will: the Transport Supervisor will manage route planning, driver briefs, and coordinate with warehouse management to ensure efficient delivery operations. They will also monitor vehicle movements, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and maintain accurate records..

    Why join REXEL as a Transport Supervisor?

    REXEL is a leading Wholesale company.

    Is the Transport Supervisor position at REXEL remote?

    The Transport Supervisor position at REXEL is based in Watford, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the Transport Supervisor position at REXEL?

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