Role: Transport Supervisor

Location: Thirsk or Harewood Whin, York

Contract: Full time, Permanent. 5 days over 7, 40 hours per week.

Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per year, plus company van.

About You

Are you a supportive leader, capable of planning and communicating with a team of professionals to deliver exceptional service delivery? We are looking for that person to motivate, as well as provide focus and clear goals to our transport team.

Working with the Transport Manager, you will help to develop personal and team growth opportunities, and be that support to encourage and promote the delivery of a fantastic customer experience at Yorwaste.

As a supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring job expectations are clearly communicated and monitored within the team, as well as providing appraisals, coaching and support for the team. It is important that you have a good understanding of systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards to be able to monitor their adherence in the transport department.

You will be a hands-on supervisor with great organisational skills, a ‘lead by example’ approach, and great attention to detail. You will have good experience of using all Microsoft Office IT programs, as well as ideally having experience in the use of logistics and waste management systems. These can include FTA Vision and PurGo.

Previous experience of transport & logistics or waste management, along with supervisory responsibilities, would be a real advantage for this role.

For a more in-depth description of the roles and responsibilities, read the Job Description attached here.

Why Yorwaste?

Yorwaste is North Yorkshire’s leading waste management company, passionate about supporting community and local environment, while delivering a warm and professional customer experience. Our clients range from commercial, local authority and private individuals and with teams across North Yorkshire in over 20 locations, our average turnover is nearly £40million.

Joining us at Yorwaste is more than just a job. We strive to provide our team with a long-term stable career, training and development, and a positive engaging working environment. As an equal opportunities employer, alongside our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we take pride in supporting the development of North Yorkshire and its people.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, plus a company van and fuel card. We also offer company benefits, discounts and private pension. Holiday entitlement starts at 20 days per year, plus bank holidays, climbing to 25 days after 5 years’ employment.

This is a permanent role with us, working full time 5 days over 7 to work around your lifestyle. There may be a requirement to work weekends. Flexible working will be allowed, to work around commitments and lifestyle, as at Yorwaste we understand the importance of work life balance. This is subject to manager discretion, and can be discussed at the point of being successful.

Qualifications and Knowledge

It is essential that the successful candidate;

Proven experience of leadership and supervision of a team, including performance reviews, appraisals and coaching.
Have great communication skills, and work well with people in a team.
Can demonstrate a high level of IT competency.
Focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience.
Strong organisational skills and great time management capabilities.
Have an in-depth understanding of compliance, particularly in relation to transport services.
Have appreciation of the complexities of a multi-functional operation, in a diverse and multi-skilled workforce.
Have awareness of health and safety legislation and requirements
Be willing to attend an FTA Operator Awareness course every three years.

Apply

To apply please send your CV and a short supporting statement to Bradley on bradley.naylor@northyorks.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion about this role, or alternative means of applying, please call Bradley on 07815644909.

The closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 24^th July 2022.

Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 3^rd August 2022.

Closing date: 24th July 2022

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This is a permanent role with us, working full time 5 days over 7 to work around your lifestyle. Flexible working will be allowed, to work around commitments and lifestyle, as at Yorwaste we understand the importance of work life balance. This is subject to manager discretion, and can be discussed at the point of being successful.