Transport Planner

SUEZ; Houghton-le-Spring; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a Service Delivery Supervisor to take charge of the regional transport function and lead the driver team to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

You will line-manage drivers, allocate work, monitor progress and complete end-of-day checks, while handling grievances and promoting vehicle maintenance and driver checks.

A proactive supervisor with strong numeracy, good communication and teamwork skills, plus a full driving licence, is essential.

Qualifications

• You’ll have the ability to use Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication (in person and on paper) skills.
• A friendly, approachable manner; and great teamwork skills.
• Please note that a full driving licence is essential.
• Internal job title - Service Delivery Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be the immediate line manager for our drivers, allocating work; delivering instructions; monitoring their progress; and checking that everything’s been completed at the end of the day.
• You’ll also handle any grievance or disciplinary matters.
• Excellence will be as important to you as it is to us, so you’ll be exacting when it comes to ensuring that vehicles are maintained and that driver checks are carried out properly. In fact, you’ll strive for constant general improvement and increased profitability.
• As an experienced supervisor, you’ll be used to managing people, keeping accurate records and dealing with queries and problems.
• Some knowledge of the Waste or Transport industry is also needed, along with good numerical skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Good numerical skills

Full driving licence

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

What will I be doing?

As a Service Delivery Supervisor, you’ll take charge of our regional transport function and ensure it runs like clockwork.

• You’ll be the immediate line manager for our drivers, allocating work; delivering instructions; monitoring their progress; and checking that everything’s been completed at the end of the day.
• You’ll also handle any grievance or disciplinary matters.
• Excellence will be as important to you as it is to us, so you’ll be exacting when it comes to ensuring that vehicles are maintained and that driver checks are carried out properly. In fact, you’ll strive for constant general improvement and increased profitability.
• As an experienced supervisor, you’ll be used to managing people, keeping accurate records and dealing with queries and problems.
• Some knowledge of the Waste or Transport industry is also needed, along with good numerical skills.

What are the requirements/qualifications?

• You’ll have the ability to use Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication (in person and on paper) skills
• A friendly, approachable manner; and great teamwork skills.
• Please note that a full driving licence is essential.
• Internal job title - Service Delivery Supervisor

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.