LHR Fleet Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a candidate to manage Transport operations in Slough. You will lead audits, oversee fleet drivers, and support the Transport Team to ensure smooth logistics processes. Ideal candidates should have strong computer skills and an understanding of courier and freight operations. Join us and make a significant impact on logistics that supports vital deliveries across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of various Courier and Freight Operations.
• Familiarity with transit milestones like COB/OFD/TTA/POD.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport department audits and ensure operational compliance.
• Support daily tasks within the Transport Team for smooth operations.
• Oversee fleet drivers and manage HR-related matters.

Skills

Computer skills (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)

Understanding of Courier / Freight Operations

Understanding of transit milestones

Job description

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Responsibilities

Are you ready to be the hero in the fast-paced world of logistics? In this role you will collaborate with the QuickSTAT Transport Management to ensure all transport operational activities follow all agreed company policies and procedures.

How you create impact

• Lead LHR Transport department audits.
• Hold a valid CPC accreditation on behalf of Quick international Couriers & fulfill all O-license related requirements.
• Support the Transport Team with day-to-day tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Be responsible for Transport fuel cards & Van Tracking Systems & Software, understanding the true costs whilst trying to implement cost savings where possible.
• Build relationships with all current Transport fleet suppliers and onboard new suppliers in the areas required.
• Providing a leadership support function to teams, be inspirational and motivate staff to achieve performance/goals
• Overseeing all fleet drivers and responsible for completing timesheet submission, Overtime/sickness reporting, annual leave requests, HR related matters such as investigations & disciplinaries, driver training and other related tasks

Qualifications

• Good computer skills, Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• Understanding of Courier / Freight Operations including Import / Export / Warehouse & Transport.
• Understanding of transit milestones (COB/OFD/TTA/POD etc.)

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.