Transport Operations Supervisor: Lead Local Distribution

Streamline Shipping Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Shipping Group is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Aberdeen to assist the Transport Manager with daily operations, route planning, and driver supervision. The role supports local, distance, and radial distribution, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient service.

You will develop a detailed understanding of the transport function, provide cover during holidays, and liaise with customers and departments to meet operational needs. A CPC qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, distribution or logistics environments.
• Strong ability to supervise drivers and manage workloads.
• Knowledge of drivers hours, Working Time regs and fleet compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager with day-to-day running of transport operations.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate local, distance and radial distribution.
• Supervise and support drivers; allocate work and assist with planning.
• Monitor workloads and address operational issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and fleet maintenance regimes.
• Maintain accurate transport records and systems.
• Provide cover during holidays/absences and assist with reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver management

Planning & scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

IT literacy

Education

CPC qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Streamline Shipping Group is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Aberdeen to assist the Transport Manager with daily operations, route planning, and driver supervision. The role supports local, distance, and radial distribution, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient service.

You will develop a detailed understanding of the transport function, provide cover during holidays, and liaise with customers and departments to meet operational needs. A CPC qualification is advantageous.