Lead Transport Planner & Depot Supervisor

W Talent; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting an experienced Transport Supervisor for a busy logistics operation in Doncaster. The role suits someone with transport planning or scheduling experience who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

You will create efficient, compliant, customer-focused transport plans while maximising fleet and resource utilisation and ensuring operational requirements are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or scheduling in a busy logistics setting.
• Proven ability to lead shifts and coach staff.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
• Maintains accurate records and compliance across operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shift operations and motivate staff.
• Maintain databases and coordinate with Fleet Department on defects.
• Administer vehicle and trailer maintenance programme.
• Perform depot daily checks and manage driver performance updates.
• Assist in payroll planning and KPI reporting for the Operations Manager.
• Ensure personnel files, licences, and training records are up to date.
• Assist in recruitment and training of employees.
• Support incident investigations and risk assessments.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Team coaching

Job description

W Talent is recruiting an experienced Transport Supervisor for a busy logistics operation in Doncaster. The role suits someone with transport planning or scheduling experience who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

You will create efficient, compliant, customer-focused transport plans while maximising fleet and resource utilisation and ensuring operational requirements are consistently met.