Transport Operations Supervisor

Streamline Search Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Operations Supervisor in Weston-super-Mare. Your responsibilities will include managing daily transport operations, scheduling, and liaising with drivers and customers. The ideal candidate will have a background in transport operations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in office software. This position offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, along with benefits like holiday leave, pension scheme, and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free or subsidised travel

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven background in a transport operations role.
• Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Weston-super-Mare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport operations.
• Liaise with customers and drivers.
• Support the Operations Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate records including driver hours.
• Supervise a small team of cleaning staff.

Skills

Transport operations background

Understanding of drivers' hours regulations

Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proactive and professional attitude

Education

Full UK Category B driving licence

Job description

Transport Operations Supervisor.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts:

Week 1: 06 : 00 - 15 : 00

Week 2 : 11 : 30 - 20 : 30

Additional: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings on a rota. On-call duties may be required on weekdays and weekends, with time off in lieu provided before and after weekend on-call shifts.

About the Company

Streamline Search is partnering with an award-winning passenger transport provider with a strong reputation in coach holidays, home-to-school services, and community transport. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to expand their transport team with a professional and motivated Transport Operations Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport operations, including scheduling and route planning.
• Liaise with customers and drivers both in person and over the phone.
• Support the Operations Manager with day-to-day operations and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including driver hours, telematics, mileage, and DBS checks.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, and external partners via phone, email, and in person.
• Supervise a small team of five cleaning staff and monitor their working hours.
• Provide general administrative support to the transport office.

Requirements

• Proven background in a transport operations role.
• Sound understanding of drivers' hours regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and / or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive and professional attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Category B driving licence.
• Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Weston-super-Mare.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the Weston-super-Mare area.
• General understanding of UK and European geography.

Benefits

• Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 (depending on experience)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Employee discounts
• On-site parking

Time off in lieu of weekend and on-call duties

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.