Night Transport Operations Supervisor — Lead & Optimize

Uniserve; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Annual salary review

Eye test vouchers (£49)

Interest-free company loan

Free on-site parking

Referral bonus (£750)

Flu jabs annually

EV charging points at work

Supply Chain Academy courses

Job summary

Uniserve is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Supervisor for the Chepstow site to oversee all night transport activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. You will support drivers and colleagues, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires night-shift leadership, strong communication, and a solid understanding of driver hours and transport legislation, with a focus on safety and efficiency across fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport/logistics environment is essential.
• Supervisory or planning experience is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and transport systems.
• Strong understanding of driver hours and transport legislation.
• Knowledge of fleet operations and vehicle maintenance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all night transport operations at Chepstow, ensuring efficient routing, on-time departures, accurate documentation and optimal resource allocation.
• Lead and support night shift drivers and staff, acting as the main contact and ensuring smooth handovers with day teams.
• Maintain full compliance with transport legislation, safety standards and vehicle maintenance requirements to promote a strong safety culture.
• Respond quickly to delays, breakdowns, or operational issues and drive continuous improvement with clear shift reporting.
• Collaborate with day teams to ensure seamless operations and accurate shift handovers.

Skills

MS Office

Driver hours

Transport legislation

Fleet operations

IT skills (transport systems)

Communication skills

Decision-making

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Uniserve is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Supervisor for the Chepstow site to oversee all night transport activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. You will support drivers and colleagues, coordinate resources, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires night-shift leadership, strong communication, and a solid understanding of driver hours and transport legislation, with a focus on safety and efficiency across fleet operations.