Transport Operations Supervisor

Streamline Search; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Operations Supervisor in Weston-super-Mare. This full-time role involves managing daily operations, supervising a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in transport operations and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 and various benefits including 28 days holiday and on-site parking.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free or subsidised travel

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Time off in lieu for weekend and on-call duties

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport operations.
• Liaise with customers and drivers.
• Support the Operations Manager on incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate records of driver hours and telematics.

Skills

Transport operations background

Drivers' hours regulations knowledge

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Transport Operations Supervisor.

Location: Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3DN

Employment Type: Full-time

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 (BS23 3DN).

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 for 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.