Transport Supervisor

Location

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Do you want a job where you can make a real difference to people’s lives? 

EMS Healthcare are the UK’s largest mobile clinical research partner, and we have supported over 50 NHS Trusts, Health Boards and private providers in delivering mobile capacity across the healthcare landscape. 

Working at EMS Healthcare is varied and rewarding, and every project we are part of has one thing in common, it’s about improving health outcomes for everyone. 

From a partner in the delivery of the GRAIL NHS-Galleri trial - the world’s largest trial of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer - to providing clinical teams with additional capacity whenever and wherever they need it. We work alongside a wide spectrum of healthcare partners and our dedicated teams are committed to making a difference to people’s lives. 

Do you want to join us as our new Transport Supervisor ?

Working as part of the Technical Operations team, you will report directly to the Transport Manager. 

The role will ensure EMS Group compliance with all relevant transport legislation and ensuring EMS Group and its staff adhere to all legal responsibilities. 

Providing training in the safe operation and set up of our trailers,

This role will involve split duties.

1. Transport Supervisor 2. Unit Manager 

Our Unit Managers deploy trailers to various sites, and build / set up the trailer ready for the client. There will be overnight stays involved in the role. This will give you the knowledge and training to assist with fulfilling the Transport Supervisor role. 

Principle Duties 

FLEET MANAGEMENT  

Assist the Transport Manager with the following: 

• Schedule, record and report on fleet maintenance, ensure it is H&S compliant at all times  
• Administration duties including; raising purchase orders, creating files, updating compliance documents and driver licence records 
• Vehicle fault identification, resolution & reporting  
• Vehicle preventive and long-term maintenance planning  
• Vehicle asset management, replacement and hire plan  
• Central purchasing for all vehicle spares and stock control  
• Operator’s license compliance EU & international  
• Manage Fuel Cards  
• Act as Transport Manager to cover absences 
• Record driver’s hours & keep tachograph records  
• Maintain the drivers daily defect records and resolve any issues  
• Implement EMS operational driving policies  
• Ensure vehicle movements are completed by competent persons 

UNIT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITY 

• Internal and external vehicle movement 
• Liasing with the maintenance service provider 
• Deployment and derig of trailers on various projects 
• Client handovers of trailers and our bespoke ‘Outreach’ vehicles 

Requirements

Experience 

• Experience of operating and managing diverse HGV vehicle fleets advantageous 
• Ability to manage & deliver multiple tasks to a high standard on time  
• Proven organisational skills  
• Highly organised  
• Self-motivated & Disciplined  
• Strong focus on quality in planning and in the finishing product  
• Clear and confident communicator at all levels, both internally and client facing  

Skills. 

• Health and Safety qualifications level 3 (IOSH) (Advantageous) 
• Goods vehicle Certificate of Professional Competence (Advantageous) 
• HGV Class1 (Essential) 
• Forklift (Desirable) 

Other Requirements. 

• Full UK residency and hold a valid driving license and have suitable transport provisions (public transport is not recommended due to location of offices) 
• Able to travel throughout the UK and Overseas if required. 

Benefits

Want to know a bit more about us? 

 We are a people-first organisation and we're proud to do what is right and sustainable for our people, community, and environment. 

 Our colleagues are our champions, and we have a colleague committee that drives progress for us as a business. We have designated champions in areas including community, environment, mental health, diversity, and inclusion. 

 From volunteering days helping our local community, to fundraising events supporting our charity of the year (chosen by our employee of the year), we work together to create meaningful change.

• 94% of our colleagues agree that EMS Healthcare has a positive impact on society 
• 90% of our colleagues say EMS Healthcare is a great place to work 
• With 1 mental health first aider for every 10 colleagues and activities throughout the year, wherever our employees are based, we make time to promote positive mental health 

We are a family-first team, which is why our hours and days are flexible. We know life can be different weekly, so we trust you to work your hours, in your own way. 

This flexibility is matched by opportunities to progress. Promotions are in your hands, and we work together with our employees to make sure their careers are on their right path and that we’re helping them get to their goals via training and opportunities. 

You work hard for us; we work hard for you. It is that simple. And we know, it sounds too good to be true (we hear that a lot). But trust us, this could be the best decision you make. 

• Flexible hours and days negotiable (up to FTE of 39.5) 
• Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years 
• 1 Occasion Day each year; this could be your child’s first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday – the choice is yours! 
• Opportunity to buy 3 additional annual leave days 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 
• A health scheme funded by EMS Healthcare, where you can claim back health treatments including dental, massages and physiotherapy 
• From leisure to home appliances and clothes - everyone gets access to personalised benefits, rewards, and discounts via a Benefits Hub 
• Every employee gets a birthday gift each year from the company 
• Long-service awards

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