Senior Transport Supervisor

FindCore; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Company pension

Life insurance

Job summary

FindCore is recruiting a Senior Transport Supervisor for a busy distribution operation in Wishaw. You will lead a small transport team, manage a mixed fleet and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

The role offers a base salary of £35,000 with an annual profit share, typically around £10,000, plus additional benefits. This permanent, full-time position provides development and a clear path for progression within a national distribution business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a transport/wholesale distribution team.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing drivers and fleets.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Proven ability to plan routes for efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a transport team of 6 and a supervisor.
• Oversee day-to-day transport operations and fleet compliance.
• Plan routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and fuel efficiency.
• Ensure health & safety standards across the site.
• Coach drivers and address compliance issues promptly.
• Manage audits, inspections and maintenance scheduling.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Route planning

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

IT systems

Job description

Lead a busy transport team and help keep deliveries running smoothly for an established plumbing, heating and bathroom wholesaler.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established plumbing, heating and bathroom wholesaler with the recruitment of a Senior Transport Supervisor.

Permanent, full-time position based in Wishaw, Monday to Friday.

£35,000 + annual performance-related profit share (Average profit share pay is £10,000 per year on top of base salary) + additional benefits

This is a hands-on transport management role with responsibility for leading a small transport team, managing fleet compliance and ensuring efficient multi-drop deliveries across a busy distribution operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a transport team of 6, including a Transport Supervisor.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the transport operation.
• Manage a mixed fleet ranging from 3.5T vans through to 7.5T HGVs.
• Plan and review delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation, driver efficiency and fuel performance.
• Ensure high standards of transport compliance and health & safety across the site.
• Monitor vehicle inspections, servicing and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure fleet activity remains compliant with Operator Licence requirements.
• Coach and provide feedback to drivers, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Deal promptly with driver infringements and transport compliance issues.
• Respond quickly to changing operational demands including breakdowns, delays and volume fluctuations.
• Manage site and transport-related risk assessments.
• Monitor driver performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure all relevant audits and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Work closely with wider operational teams to ensure strong customer service and on-time deliveries.

Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor or similar.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and best practice.
• Experience managing drivers and transport teams.
• Good knowledge of fleet compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Strong route planning and vehicle utilisation experience.
• Confident handling changing priorities and operational issues.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good numerical and analytical ability.
• Comfortable using transport systems, route planning tools and general IT systems.
• Health & safety experience within a transport environment would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within distribution, wholesale, logistics or a multi-drop transport operation would be beneficial.
• Annual performance-related profit share. (Average profit share pay is £10,000 per year on top of base salary)
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to lead an established transport team.
• Ongoing support and development.
• Long-term career progression within a national distribution business.