Transport Lead

Vickerstock; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. You will support daily operations, manage a team of drivers, and ensure high service standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in transport or logistics, strong organisational skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a best-in-class service environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Hands-on approach with focus on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily workloads for operational efficiency.
• Manage a team of drivers and logistics partners.
• Monitor goods-in and goods-out processes for accuracy.
• Oversee order fulfillment and picking activities.
• Contribute to training and development of staff.
• Collaborate with management to achieve goals.
• Enforce Health & Safety protocols.

Skills

Supervisory or team leader experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Are you an experienced Transport professional ready to make your next career move? Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading logistics and distribution business who are seeking a hands‑on Transport Supervisor to support the smooth running of daily operations and ensure a best‑in‑class service for their customers.

As the Transport Supervisor, you will support the Warehouse Manager in day‑to‑day actively participate in all aspects of warehouse operations from manual handling, order picking, unloading deliveries, truck loading, to printing customer invoices.

Other duties will include:

• Plan, manage, and allocate daily workloads to ensure operational efficiency and on‑time delivery.
• Manage a team of nine drivers and 3PLs for deliveries to and out of site.
• Monitor goods‑in and goods‑out processes through the TMS, ensuring accuracy, organisation, and high service standards.
• Oversee picking and checking activities to ensure all branch and customer orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.
• Contribute to the training, development, and engagement of warehouse and transport staff.
• Collaborate closely with the wider site management team to achieve operational goals.
• Champion and enforce company Health & Safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within transport, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach with a focus on teamwork and problem‑solving.

To find out more, reach out confidentially to our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin. Apply today!