Transport & Logistics Supervisor

HAS-Vent Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HAS-Vent Ltd in Wolverhampton seeks a hands-on Transport & Logistics Supervisor to lead a team, coordinate drivers, loading and despatch operations. Reporting to the Transport & Logistics Manager, you will plan deliveries, ensure accurate despatches and maintain safety standards.

You will work closely with Production and Warehouse, monitor performance, improve efficiency and control costs while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, warehouse or despatch supervisory role.
• Experience coordinating drivers, vehicle schedules and loading activities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Good IT skills; familiarity with ERP or transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate drivers and loading teams to run daily operations.
• Plan and coordinate daily delivery schedules, workloads and despatch priorities.
• Ensure goods are picked, checked and loaded with paperwork completed.
• Work with Production and Warehouse to despatch on time.
• Promote health and safety across transport, loading and yard operations.
• Monitor delivery progress, vehicle availability and resolve issues.
• Maintain transport records and use company systems for planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Health & safety

ERP/Transport systems

Tools

ERP systems

Transport management systems

Job description

Description

Join our team at HAS-Vent!

Are you an experienced transport or logistics professional who enjoys leading a team, keeping operations running smoothly and delivering excellent customer service?HAS-Vent is looking for a proactive and hands-on Transport & Logistics Supervisor to join our team at Wombourne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a practical approach to supervising day-to-day transport, loading and despatch operations.Reporting to the Transport & Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating drivers and loading personnel, ensuring deliveries are planned effectively, goods are despatched accurately and operations run safely and efficiently.

The RoleAs Transport & Logistics Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and coordinating drivers and loading teams to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Planning and coordinating daily delivery schedules, workloads and despatch priorities.
• Ensuring goods are picked, prepared, checked and loaded accurately, with all relevant paperwork completed.
• Working closely with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure finished goods are ready for despatch on time.
• Monitoring delivery progress, vehicle availability and turnaround times, resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Promoting high standards of health and safety across transport, loading and yard operations.
• Supporting vehicle compliance, maintenance procedures and driver working time requirements.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and using company systems to support planning and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce delays and minimise unnecessary costs.
• Supporting the training, development and performance of team members.
• Communicating effectively with internal departments and escalating significant issues to the Transport & Logistics Manager.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, motivated and confident supervising a team in a busy operational environment.You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, warehouse or despatch supervisory role.
• Experience coordinating drivers, vehicle schedules and loading activities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication and team leadership skills.
• A sound understanding of transport compliance, vehicle safety and health and safety procedures.
• Good IT skills, ideally including experience with ERP or transport management systems.
• A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to accuracy and operational efficiency.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Experience supporting operator licence compliance or FORS accreditation would be advantageous.

Why Join HAS-Vent?

This is an opportunity to take on a key supervisory role within an established business, making a tangible difference to the efficiency and effectiveness of our transport and logistics operations.You will work closely with the Transport & Logistics Manager and colleagues across the business, helping to develop the team, improve processes and ensure we continue to provide a reliable service to our customers.