Fleet Operations Lead — Transport & Driver Coordination

Boughey Logistics; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Refreshments

Free Secure On-Site Parking

Medicash Cashback

Job summary

Boughey Distribution is seeking an organised Transport Supervisor to oversee the daily transport operations, drivers, and fleet planning. The role focuses on efficient scheduling, route optimization, and adherence to transport regulations.

You will coordinate with warehousing and customer service to ensure on-time deliveries, maintain records, and drive high standards of health and safety. A fixed-term contract with maternity leave cover, based on a shift pattern, awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Supervisor or similar role in logistics.
• Knowledge of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Manage driver schedules, routes and vehicle allocations.
• Monitor performance and achieve delivery targets.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and safety requirements.
• Conduct driver briefings, debriefings and performance reviews.
• Maintain transport records and documentation.

Skills

Transport operations

Fleet management

Driver hours

Problem solving

Leadership

Pressure handling

MS Office

Operator Licence (CPC)

Route planning

Fleet optimisation

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boughey Distribution is seeking an organised Transport Supervisor to oversee the daily transport operations, drivers, and fleet planning. The role focuses on efficient scheduling, route optimization, and adherence to transport regulations.

You will coordinate with warehousing and customer service to ensure on-time deliveries, maintain records, and drive high standards of health and safety. A fixed-term contract with maternity leave cover, based on a shift pattern, awaits the right candidate.