Transport Supervisor

W Talent; Woodlands; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting an experienced Transport Supervisor to join a busy logistics operation in Doncaster. You will lead daily shifts, develop efficient transport plans, and ensure compliance and customer focus while optimising fleet utilisation.

The role suits someone with transport planning or scheduling experience who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment. You will interact with drivers, assist in payroll data, and contribute to KPI reporting.

Job description

Transport Supervisor

W Talent is currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Transport Supervisor to join a busy logistics operation in Doncaster.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport planning or scheduling experience who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

You will be responsible for creating efficient, compliant and customer-focused transport plans while maximising fleet and resource utilisation and ensuring operational requirements are consistently met.

Key Duties of an Transport Supervisor:

• Actively demonstrating leadership qualities in the day to day running of shifts encouraging and coaching all staff
• Maintaining internal databases and where applicable, following up all defects with the Fleet Department
• Administering the vehicle and trailer maintenance program
• Completing all depot daily checks during shift
• Direct contact with driver's on daily performance and improvement actions
• Providing information and supporting the Operation's Manager to enable the planning and management of depot payroll
• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating license validation, personal details and completed training
• Co-ordinating the recruitment and training of employees
• Assisting in accident investigation and follow up
• Completing daily risk assessments of the yard and office
• Identifying and informing the Operations Manager of any maintenance and repair issues in the site
• Providing information to the Senior Operation's Supervisor & Transport Manager so that weekly KPI reports can be completed