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Logistics Supervisor
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Logistics Supervisor
Murphy is recruiting for a Logistics Supervisor to work with Murphy Plant at Murphy Plant in Ollerton.
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 collections of crawler cranes. Our broad range of equipment also includes specialist assets for ground engineering, pipeline testing, tunnelling, rail, and more.
As a Logistics Supervisor, you will be a key member of our team, playing an integral part in the success of the business. We are looking for a highly organised, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate will be a natural communicator with a positive, proactive attitude, eager to contribute to the growth of the company and be part of our winning team.
A day in the life of a Murphy Logistics Supervisor
- Management of a 15-vehicle fleet
- Ensure that drivers comply with drivers’ hours and tachograph rules and with speed limits.
- Ensure that vehicles are maintained, including PMIs and defects remedied
- Management of vehicle and driver defects
- Ensure all records are accurate and kept for a period of no less than 15 months.
- 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.
- Keep up to date with changes to transport legislation, attending relevant training as required.
- Plan the development of HGV drivers through periodic driver CPC training.
- Ensure reporting of Health & Safety incidents in line with Group expectations.
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- Must have previous logistics experience
- 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.
- 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.
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About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector-leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited, along with reported operating profit up 57% on the 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.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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