Depot Driver Supervisor – Lead Transport Operations

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Driver Supervisor for a busy depot in Chequer Tree, United Kingdom. The role blends supervisory leadership with practical duties across transport, warehouse and yard operations.

You will support drivers, ensure all vehicles are compliant and roadworthy, and oversee daily transport plans to meet schedules while upholding safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, fleet supervision, or driver management.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to motivate and support a team.
• Flexible with working hours and operational requirements.
• Physically capable of operational duties.
• HGV driving experience and relevant licences would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support drivers at the start of each shift, ensuring attendance and operational readiness.
• Ensure all drivers have the correct delivery documentation and information.
• Monitor and manage vehicle defects, arranging repairs and carrying out minor corrective actions where appropriate.
• Implement and oversee daily transport and load plans.
• Provide driver cover and support transport operations when required.
• Operate as a depot shunter driver when necessary.
• Assist with trailer loading and unloading.
• Maintain and enforce site biosecurity procedures.
• Support warehouse, recycling, and packaging operations as required.
• Deliver driver inductions, training, and driving assessments.
• Support transport planning activities (full training provided).
• Carry out quality control procedures and investigate operational issues.
• Provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Cover overnight stays and weekend work as business needs dictate.
• Coach and support new employees through on-the-job training.
• Ensure Health & Safety, hygiene, and company procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team motivation

HGV driving

Physical stamina

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Driver Supervisor for a busy depot in Chequer Tree, United Kingdom. The role blends supervisory leadership with practical duties across transport, warehouse and yard operations.

You will support drivers, ensure all vehicles are compliant and roadworthy, and oversee daily transport plans to meet schedules while upholding safety and customer service standards.