Operations Supervisor (Transport)

The Caraires Consultancy; Crick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caraires Consultancy is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Crick to manage day-to-day on-site operations. This temp-to-perm role focuses on depot assets, resources, and facilities to ensure cost efficiency and smooth daily performance.

The candidate should have at least 1 year in transport operations, strong knowledge of EU Hours, Working Time Directives, and Tachograph legislation, plus good Excel skills and a proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year in transport operations or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Actively demonstrate leadership qualities on shift.
• Fleet & Asset Management: Administer the vehicle and trailer maintenance program, maintain internal databases, and follow up on defects with the Fleet Department.
• Daily Compliance: Complete all daily depot checks and record them on the central system.
• Driver Engagement: Maintain direct contact with drivers regarding daily performance and collaborative improvement actions.
• Admin & Reporting: Support the Operations Manager with depot payroll planning, maintain up-to-date personnel files, and provide key data to the Senior Operations Supervisor and Transport Manager

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Driver engagement

Operations knowledge

Job description

Temp to perm

Location: Crick

Salary: Up to £29,079 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days Only) | 06:00 - 18:00

Our client are looking for a proactive and hands-on Operations Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations on site. In this role, you will support the Operational Management team in maintaining and managing depot assets, resources, and facilities - ensuring peak cost efficiency and smooth daily performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Actively demonstrate leadership qualities on shift
• Fleet & Asset Management: Administer the vehicle and trailer maintenance program, maintain internal databases, and follow up on defects with the Fleet Department.
• Daily Compliance: Complete all daily depot checks and record them on the central system.
• Driver Engagement: Maintain direct contact with drivers regarding daily performance and collaborative improvement actions.
• Admin & Reporting: Support the Operations Manager with depot payroll planning, maintain up-to-date personnel files, and provide key data to the Senior Operations Supervisor and Transport Manager

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience working within transport operations or a similar transport-related role.
• Industry Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of EU Hours, Working Time Directives, and Tachograph legislation.
• Leadership Style: An energetic, motivating leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Tech Savvy: PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Drive: A strong willingness to resolve issues efficiently and keep the site running smoothly.

Interested?