Logistics Supervisor

Murphy Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Logistics Supervisor with previous logistics experience and extensive knowledge of transport regulations. This role involves managing HGV drivers and ensuring compliance with all transport guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or engineering and will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have previous logistics experience.
• Possess extensive knowledge of transport regulations.
• Experience within a construction or engineering background would be beneficial.
• Be able to handle emergencies and adjust priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and tachograph rules.
• Make arrangements for vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor and control Human Capital activity for HGV drivers.
• Investigate all road-side checks by DVSA.
• Plan HGV driver development through periodic training.

Skills

Logistics experience

Knowledge of transport regulations

Emergency handling

People management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Logistics Supervisor to work with Murphy Plant at Hemel Hempstead

Murphy Plant is committed to delivering a plant hire service that is simple, safe, efficient and reliable.

We manage and maintain more than £100 million worth of innovative, best in-class plant, transport and specialist equipment and our work spans multiple sectors. Our inventory includes over 15,000 assets, ranging from small tools to piling rigs, alongside our award-winning vehicle fleet which includes one of the UK’s most comprehensive collection of crawler cranes. Our broad range of equipment also includes specialist assets for ground engineering, pipeline testing, tunnelling, rail and more.

A day in the life of a Murphy Logistics Supervisor

• Ensure that drivers comply with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules and with speed limits.
• The making of arrangements to ensure that the vehicles are maintained properly, including the inspection of vehicles at the appropriate time and the action taken to remedy defects found.
• The reporting and recording of vehicle defects by drivers.
• Ensure the accuracy of all records, which must be kept for a period of not less than 15 months.
• Implement controls to ensure that the vehicle/s are not overloaded.
• Ensuring that authorised vehicles will be kept at the authorised operating centre(s) when not in use.
• Control all Human Capital activity in relation to HGV drivers in region in line with Group HC processes.
• Ensure compliance with ADR Regulations
• Monitor the DVSA Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system
• Investigate all road-side checks by DVSA
• Utilise the company vehicle tracker system for the control of HGV Drivers.
• Attend FTA Transport Manager Seminars annually to keep up to date with changes to transport legislation.
• Consider commercial efficiencies within the region to increase profitability.
• Improve customer experience ensuring that JMS are recognised as the Murphy Plant client and are serviced in line with best practice customer service.
• Plan the development of HGV drivers through periodic driver CPC training.
• Ensure reporting of Health & Safety incidents in line with Group expectations.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Must have previous logistics experience, technical experience with transport
• Possess extensive knowledge of transport regulations
• Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background would be beneficial
• Literate and Numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.
• Be able to handle emergencies and adjust team priorities and work schedules as needed.
• Experience of managing people and developing talent.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

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