Fleet & Transport Supervisor

Whistl Uk Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Whistl UK Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support the Assistant Transport Manager, plan vehicle movements, and ensure cost-efficient daily operations across our fleet. You will lead and develop the transport team, monitor KPIs, manage tachographs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, flexibility for rotating shifts, and the ability to coordinate resources across multiple sites, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU driving regulations & tachograph law.
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Comfortable working independently and making quick decisions.
• Confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good local and national geographical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Van & HGV fleet movements daily.
• Monitor and ensure timely collections and deliveries within SLAs.
• Support maintenance of O'Licence compliance and vehicle condition.
• Lead and support the driver and transport team, including agencies.
• Handle day-to-day admin, including tachograph analysis and paperwork.
• Monitor costs, report on KPIs, and contribute to operational improvement.
• Support and implement change initiatives across transport operations.
• Ensure health & safety, legal compliance, and accident investigations.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

MS Office

Geography knowledge

UK driving licence

Independent decision making

UK/EU driving regs

Tools

Isotrak

Paragon

Job description

Whistl UK Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support the Assistant Transport Manager, plan vehicle movements, and ensure cost-efficient daily operations across our fleet. You will lead and develop the transport team, monitor KPIs, manage tachographs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, flexibility for rotating shifts, and the ability to coordinate resources across multiple sites, with