Supervisor

Wm. Armstrong (Longtown) Limited; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Carnforth is seeking a Supervisor to oversee daily milk logistics operations. The successful candidate will manage a team of drivers, ensuring efficient scheduling and compliance with regulations. Strong communication skills and prior experience in transport operations are essential. This role involves a rolling shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, with 12-hour shifts. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role preferred.
• Understanding of milk operations is a plus.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Driving Team.
• Monitor milk collection schedules and compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for driver queries.

Skills

Experience in transport or logistics operations

Strong organisational skills

Confident communicator

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of transport legislation

Tools

Transport management systems & telematics

Job description

Job Title

Supervisor

Location

Carnforth, Lancashire

Reports to

Depot Manager

Salary

35,000 to £42,000 per annum (*enhanced salary for Nightshift)

Shift

Days & Nights Positions available

4 on 4 off

12 hours per shift

Join Our Team and Help Keep the Nations Milk Moving

We’re looking for experienced and motivated Supervisors to join our Milk Operations team in Carnforth, with opportunities to work either Dayshift or Nightshift. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee daily milk logistics in your designated area, making sure our drivers, resources, and schedules all work together seamlessly to deliver outstanding service. You’ll be the vital link between our Driving Team and the Operations Management Team, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and team engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support the Driving Team, communicating start times, load details, and shift expectations.
• Lead daily briefings, support investigations, and manage effective shift handovers.
• Monitor milk collection schedules, ensuring drivers follow routes and telematics plans.
• Maintain compliance with Working Time Directive and driver hours regulations.
• Log and report incidents, vehicle defects, and maintenance requirements.
• Support KPI tracking and help identify improvements in efficiency.
• Act as the first point of contact for driver queries, fostering a positive working environment.
• Assist with holiday planning, shift coverage, and staffing coordination.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in transport or logistics operations, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Understanding of transport legislation and compliance, with milk operations knowledge a plus.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to lead teams and liaise with multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with transport management systems & telematics.
• Calm, flexible, and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• A key role in a well-established transport business.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

The role will be working over 7 days on a rolling shift pattern of 4 days on 4 days off, working 12 hours per shift.

If you have the skills and drive to help us deliver for our customers every day, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Button now.

As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the recruitment process.

If you have not received a response from us within four weeks of submitting your application to us, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion as unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all candidate applications as we would wish. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time once we have received sufficient applications, we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.