Transportation Supervisor

Arbete Careers; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the Construction Industry in the UAE is looking for a qualified Transportation Supervisor to oversee the transport department. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in logistics, with strong management skills and an understanding of UAE regulations. Key responsibilities include fleet management, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement in transport operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation/logistics required.
• 10 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Valid UAE driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and schedule transport activities including route planning and driver assignments.
• Manage and train drivers and transport staff.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Proficient in MS Office

Familiarity with GPS and routing software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Transportation management systems (GPS, Oracle)

Job description

One of our clients who is in the Construction Industry is seeking a qualified Transportation Supervisorto join their team in Middle East

Location: UAE/ Middle East

Years of Experience: 5years +

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

The Transportation Supervisor will oversee daily operations of the transport department managing fleet and drivers, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient delivery of goods or personnel, maintaining compliance with UAE regulations, and optimizing route and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet & Operations Management
Oversee and schedule transport activities and resource allocation including route planning, vehicle utilization (e.g., containers, vans, buses), driver assignments, and idle-time monitoring

Supervisory & Coordination Duties
Manage, train, mentor, and supervise drivers and transport staff; coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure operations align with SLAs

Compliance & Safety
Conduct safety inspections and ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and legal documentation (e.g., registration, insurance, driver licenses)

Administration & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of trip activity, fuel usage, maintenance logs, driver files, and incident reports; support billing and KPI reporting efforts

Cost & Performance Control
Monitor transport-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, overtime), analyze fleet productivity (actual vs planned), and recommend cost-saving measures

Continuous Improvement
Analyze operations to identify efficiencies, drive innovation in scheduling or routing, foster lean culture focused on performance and service excellence

Qualifications & Requirements

Education
Bachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred

Experience
2-5 years in transportation/logistics; at least 10 years in a supervisory role; familiarity with UAE operations is advantageous .

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
Strong grasp of local transport regulations and compliance standards, alongside experience with transport or fleet-management tools/software

Licenses & Skills
Valid UAE driving license; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus); proficient in MS Office and relevant transportation management systems (GPS, routing, Oracle, etc.)

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.