Transport Supervisor

Bis Henderson; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Alfreton is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee daily operations across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a transport role, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of compliance regulations. This position offers a salary between £32,000 - £38,000 and standard working hours of 9am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Supervisor role or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced logistics environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager in overseeing daily transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport legislation.
• Motivate and engage drivers effectively.
• Identify and resolve delivery performance issues.
• Provide KPI reports and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport Supervisor experience

Fast-paced logistics

UK and EU compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Transport management systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

CPC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Alfreton

Salary: 32,000 - 38,000

Hours: 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday

Summary:

Are you an experienced transport professional with a strong background in UK and European logistics? Are you confident in managing time-critical operations in a fast-paced environment?

We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Supervisor to join a growing team in Alfreton. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the coordination and supervision of a transport operation across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide key support to the Transport Manager in overseeing daily transport operations, ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods across the UK and Europe.
• Maintain full compliance with UK and European transport legislation, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Motivate, engage and brief drivers in an appropriate manner and build strong working relationships.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact delivery performance or customer satisfaction.
• Provide accurate reports on KPIs within the team and assist in implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance operations and performance.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in a Transport Supervisor role or equivalent, working across the UK and Europe.
• Experience in fast-paced, time-critical logistics environments.
• Knowledge of UK and EU driver compliance rules and regulations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good working knowledge of transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office.
• CPC qualification (preferred but not essential).

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