Night Transport Supervisor – FMCG Cold Chain

CULINA; Teynham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina, the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, is hiring a Transport Supervisor for the Chilled & Fresh division. This night role involves supervising the night traffic and driver teams, planning resources, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Salary is £38,957.28 per year with a 4 on 3 off cycle, 19:00-07:00 shifts. You will lead drivers and subcontractors, optimise fleet utilisation, monitor service levels, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• LGV driving licence is desirable.
• Experience of fleet maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment.
• Current CPC would be advantageous.
• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• Thoroughness/attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night traffic operations team and driver team, planning resources and ensuring clear instructions.
• Plan the utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers across all sites.
• Ensure drivers work within safe conditions and comply with drivers hours regulations.
• Liaise with team and management to discuss efficiencies and practices.
• Assist in equipment control to meet customer requirements and record results.
• Monitor RDC performances and balance own fleet with subcontracted resources.
• Support or cover Transport Shift Manager in meetings or reviews.
• Ensure vehicle and trailer services are completed on time and ESP is completed daily.

Skills

LGV driving licence

Fleet maintenance

FMCG environment

CPC

Vehicle servicing

Vehicle mechanics knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Culina, the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, is hiring a Transport Supervisor for the Chilled & Fresh division. This night role involves supervising the night traffic and driver teams, planning resources, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Salary is £38,957.28 per year with a 4 on 3 off cycle, 19:00-07:00 shifts. You will lead drivers and subcontractors, optimise fleet utilisation, monitor service levels, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.