Nights Transport Supervisor

Inpost; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost Newstrade seeks a dedicated Nights Transport Supervisor to oversee the delivery network, drive safety and efficiency across operations, and lead a drivers team through night shifts.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, manage incidents, and uphold health and safety standards while coordinating with stakeholders to optimise routes and resources. This role requires strong leadership and a proactive, safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people-management and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations and the delivery network.
• Lead and develop the transport team to meet KPIs and service standards.
• Monitor drivers hours compliance and safety using Microlise.
• Coordinate with drivers and stakeholders to optimise scheduling and routing.
• Provide 24/7 incident support during system failures and safeguard service levels.
• Maintain fleet compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Operations management

Health & safety

Transport regulations

Tools

Microlise

Job description

InPost Newstrade is seeking a dedicated and proactive Nights Transport Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing day-to-day transport operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our delivery network and maintaining high standards of service.

As a Nights Transport Supervisor, you will play a key role in coordinating and managing transport activities, supporting and leading a team to ensure operational efficiency, safety and service standards are consistently maintained. You will work closely with drivers and operational teams to manage the day-to-day challenges of a fast-paced transport environment, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

If you are passionate about transport and logistics, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong focus on teamwork and operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to join InPost Newstrade and play an important role in the success of our transport operation., Ensure all drivers promptly report and accurately record vehicle defects, maintaining the highest standards of safety and vehicle reliability.

Monitor and enforce adherence to drivers' hours regulations using Microlise, leveraging the system's advanced tracking to ensure compliance and promote safe, efficient operations.

Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and enhanced productivity across the transport team.

Support the comprehensive management of our client's end-to-end transport requirements, utilising Microlise and other tools to optimise scheduling, routing, and resource allocation.

Maximise operational performance by acting as a central point of contact for the transport team, providing leadership and clear communication to optimise workflows and system use.

Play an active role in achieving KPI targets, contributing insights and championing change initiatives that propel the operation forward.

Provide critical 24-hour incident support during operational system failures, swiftly investigating issues, communicating timely updates, and safeguarding service standards to protect the company's reputation.

Lead proactive health and safety management, prioritising employee wellbeing and ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations.

Oversee and maintain the transport fleet, guaranteeing all operations meet legal requirements and uphold industry best practices.

Continuously monitor and review upcoming legislation and industry standards, ensuring the transport function remains compliant and ahead of regulatory changes.

Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams and building strong relationships with customers within a fast-paced transport environment.

A confident, professional, and composed approach to handling challenging situations, ensuring positive outcomes under pressure.

Proven expertise in effective people management, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve high performance and operational excellence.

In-depth knowledge of relevant transport regulations and health & safety legislation, ensuring full compliance and a safe working environment.

Strong ability to prioritise tasks, manage a diverse workload efficiently, and provide sound support in decision-making processes.

Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm!

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we're looking for a, The InPost Newstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.

As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.