Logistics Supervisor

Partnership Recruiting; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing support

Sick pay

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting is seeking an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join a well-established operation in Grangemouth. This hands-on role involves working with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team to ensure the depot runs safely and efficiently.

You will engage with transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations, managing day-to-day challenges of a busy depot and driving continuous improvements. A proactive, practical approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations.
• Good understanding of driver and vehicle compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Hands-on and practical approach with clear communication.
• Experience with transport management or route planning systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out driver debriefs and resolve issues following deliveries.
• Review failed or delayed deliveries and arrange follow-up.
• Support route planning and reallocate vehicles as required.
• Identify and record vehicle defects, breakdowns and maintenance needs.
• Carry out daily depot, yard and vehicle checks.
• Ensure driver paperwork and compliance records are completed accurately.
• Liaise with drivers, external service providers and the operations team.
• Support vehicle inspections, depot audits and toolbox talks.
• Use transport management systems to monitor daily operations and produce reports.
• Resolve operational issues and support the depot management team.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join a well-established business based in Grangemouth.

This is a hands-on position within a busy transport and distribution operation, where you'll be working closely with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team to ensure the depot runs safely and efficiently.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations and are confident dealing with the day-to-day challenges of a busy depot environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out driver debriefs and resolving issues following deliveries.
• Reviewing failed or delayed deliveries and arranging appropriate follow-up.
• Supporting route planning and reallocating vehicles where required.
• Identifying and recording vehicle defects, breakdowns and maintenance requirements.
• Carrying out daily depot, yard and vehicle checks.
• Ensuring driver paperwork and compliance records are completed accurately.
• Liaising with drivers, external service providers and the wider operations team.
• Supporting vehicle inspections, depot audits and toolbox talks.
• Using transport management systems to monitor daily operations and produce reports.
• Resolving operational issues and providing support to the wider depot management team.

About You

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations.
• A good understanding of driver and vehicle compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Confidence dealing directly with drivers and resolving operational issues.
• Good communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Experience using transport management or route planning systems would be beneficial.
• An HGV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

We would also welcome applications from candidates with strong transport or depot experience who are looking to take the next step into a supervisory position.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 – £30,000 per annum.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Sick pay.
• Additional employee benefits may be available subject to qualifying periods.

This is a great opportunity to join an established business and take on a varied, hands-on supervisory role within a busy depot operation.