Evening Terminal Operations Supervisor

Manpower Group (UK); Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,999 - 44,645; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is partnering with a leading global logistics and terminal operations business to recruit a Terminal Operations Supervisor for Southampton.

In this role you will support the Operations Manager, supervise terminal teams, coordinate labour and equipment resources, and ensure safety, quality and customer service standards are consistently met.

The position is full-time in Southampton with a salary of £38,821.82 per annum and a Monday–Friday 1:30pm–10:00pm shift.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in terminal operations or logistics
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Experience in fast-paced environments with focus on safety and quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working with operational data and performance metrics
• IT proficiency including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work would be advantageous
• Experience in port/terminal cargo handling desirable

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily terminal operations to ensure safety and efficiency in line with customer requirements
• Lead and coordinate terminal operatives, allocate tasks and monitor performance
• Conduct safety briefings, equipment checks, and ensure PPE and SOP compliance
• Contribute to cargo handling operations while maintaining quality and minimising damage
• Assist labour planning and resource allocation to optimise performance and control costs
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains
• Complete operational administration including attendance, invoices, holidays, and return-to-work
• Support onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and issues with proper reporting and follow-up
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance
• Deputise for Operations Manager as required

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is partnering with a leading global logistics and terminal operations business to recruit a Terminal Operations Supervisor for Southampton.

In this role you will support the Operations Manager, supervise terminal teams, coordinate labour and equipment resources, and ensure safety, quality and customer service standards are consistently met.

The position is full-time in Southampton with a salary of £38,821.82 per annum and a Monday–Friday 1:30pm–10:00pm shift.