Shift Supervisor

xpo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor in Leicester to oversee transport operations and manage staff performance. The role involves monitoring driver activities, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and supporting various operational teams. Candidates should have supervisory experience in logistics and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a salary of up to £29,000 per annum along with benefits like 25 days of holiday and various perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing 1-2-1s, training, and inductions.
• Logistics supervisory experience is essential.
• Ability to think on your feet in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver activity for operational efficiency.
• Support Dispatch, Debrief, and Customer Service.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment exposure

Support staff performance

Supervisory experience

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for a Night Shift Supervisor to join our night shift for our site in Leicester for our contract with PepsiCo. To lead daily transport operations, support drivers and office teams, maintain service performance, and ensure compliance with company and legal standards. Working Sunday to Thursday 6pm to 4am

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Monitor driver activity and ensure the transport plan runs smoothly. Monitor yard activity for safety
• Handle driver calls and update systems with accurate information.
• Escalate delays or issues quickly to keep service on track.
• Manage any exceptions (returns, shortages, damages, refusals).
• Support Despatch, Debrief and Customer Service throughout the shift.
• Ensure drivers follow WTD regulations and all compliance standards.
• Oversee the debrief process (vehicle checks, PODs, signatures).
• Maintain accurate driver records, training and licence checks.
• Log accidents, defects and fuel information correctly. Report Maintenance issues

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet
• Experience of supporting staff performance by managing 1-2-1s, training and inductions
• Supervisory experience within a logistics environment

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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