Transport & Logistics Supervisor (Nightshift)

Hariley Solutions West Midlands; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wednesbury is seeking a Nightshift Supervisor to lead transport operations and ensure delivery efficiency. Responsibilities include supervising night operations, managing trailers, and supporting drivers. Ideal candidates have experience in transport or logistics, with a focus on compliance and team dynamics. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive transport team

Impact on team performance

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, or supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of vehicle checks, loading procedures, and compliance standards.
• Ability to operate a tug and assist with shunting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise night operations and ensure all safety policies are followed.
• Ensure deliveries are completed efficiently according to customer requirements.
• Undertake vehicle and trailer checks, reporting defects.
• Prepare trailers for loading and implement the loading schedule.
• Support tug driving and shunting operations during high volume periods.
• Assist with compliance against Operators Licence requirements.
• Maintain communication with drivers and transport office.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment.

Skills

Experience in transport or logistics

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of vehicle checks

Flexible and solution-focused

Job description

Job Title: Nightshift Supervisor - Transport & Logistics

Location: Wednesbury

Salary: GBP35,000 GBP38,000 per annum

Hours: 20 00, Sunday to Thursday (possible adjustment to 18 00)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Nightshift Supervisor to lead their transport operations and ensure a smooth, efficient delivery process. You ll manage trailers, oversee night drivers, and support tug/shunting operations during busy periods, breaks, or holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise night operations, ensuring all site procedures and safety policies are followed.
• Ensure deliveries are completed efficiently and customer requirements are met, maintaining high standards of timekeeping and attendance.
• Undertake vehicle and trailer checks, reporting defects and ensuring all equipment is fit for purpose.
• Prepare trailers for loading, implement the loading schedule, and maximise payload efficiency while preventing damage.
• Support tug driving and shunting operations during periods of high volume, lunch breaks, or staff absence.
• Assist with compliance against Operators Licence requirements.
• Maintain excellent communication with drivers and the transport office, including handovers and debriefs.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, safe, and productive team environment.

Requirements

• Experience in transport, logistics, or supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of vehicle checks, loading procedures, and compliance standards.
• Ability to operate a tug and assist with shunting is desirable.
• Flexible, reliable, and solution-focused.

Why Apply

• Competitive salary of GBP35,000 GBP38,000.
• Join a supportive, well-established transport team.
• Make a real impact on night operations and team performance.