Days Transport Supervisor

InPost Ltd.; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost is seeking a Days Transport Supervisor to join our Lutterworth hub. You will oversee day-to-day transport operations, coordinate drivers, and lead a team to maintain safety, efficiency, and service quality.

The role requires experience in transport management, strong leadership, and knowledge of regulations. Join a fast-paced, growing company that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in delivery services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Professional, composed approach to handling challenging situations under pressure.
• Proven people-management skills for high performance and operational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage a diverse workload.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all drivers promptly report and record vehicle defects, maintaining safety and reliability.
• Monitor drivers’ hours using Microlise and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and productivity.
• Support end-to-end transport requirements, optimise scheduling and routing.
• Lead and communicate to optimise workflows and system use in transport.
• Contribute to KPI targets and champion change initiatives.
• Provide 24-hour incident support during system failures to protect service standards.
• Lead health and safety across the team and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and maintain the transport fleet and ensure legal compliance and best practices.
• Monitor upcoming legislation and industry standards to stay compliant.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Transport regulations

Health & safety

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microlise

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Days Transport Supervisor to join our Lutterworth team! We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency. As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.

About the role:

InPost is seeking a dedicated and proactive Days Transport Supervisor to join our dynamic team in Lutterworth. This pivotal role involves overseeing day-to-day transport operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional service to both InPost and our valued customers.

As a Days Transport Supervisor, you will play a key part in coordinating and managing transport activities, leading a team to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about logistics, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering first-class service, this opportunity is perfect for you.Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in delivery services.

Location:

InPost Distribution, 4400 Harrier Pkwy, Magna Park, Lutterworth, LE17 4XT.

Shift Pattern:

4on 4off

Hours:

06:00am - 18:00pm

Salary:

£31,000 per annum

5 Minutes from M1 Junction 20 & 10 Minutes from M6 Junction 1

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure all drivers promptly report and accurately record vehicle defects, maintaining the highest standards of safety and vehicle reliability.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to drivers’ hours regulations using Microlise, leveraging the system’s advanced tracking to ensure compliance and promote safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and enhanced productivity across the transport team.
• Support the comprehensive management of our client’s end-to-end transport requirements, utilising Microlise and other tools to optimise scheduling, routing, and resource allocation.
• Maximise operational performance by acting as a central point of contact for the transport team, providing leadership and clear communication to optimise workflows and system use.
• Play an active role in achieving KPI targets, contributing insights and championing change initiatives that propel the operation forward.
• Provide critical 24-hour incident support during operational system failures, swiftly investigating issues, communicating timely updates, and safeguarding service standards to protect the company’s reputation.
• Lead proactive health and safety management, prioritising employee wellbeing and ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Oversee and maintain the transport fleet, guaranteeing all operations meet legal requirements and uphold industry best practices.
• Continuously monitor and review upcoming legislation and industry standards, ensuring the transport function remains compliant and ahead of regulatory changes.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams and building strong relationships with customers within a fast-paced transport environment.
• A confident, professional, and composed approach to handling challenging situations, ensuring positive outcomes under pressure.
• Proven expertise in effective people management, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve high performance and operational excellence.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant transport regulations and health & safety legislation, ensuring full compliance and a safe working environment.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage a diverse workload efficiently, and provide sound support in decision-making processes.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Perks of the job!

• Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
• Peace of mind with Life Insurance
• Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
• Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two stages including a site visit.

Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.