Transport Supervisor

Riverridge Recycling; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee HGV drivers and ensure compliance with transportation legislation. You will manage collections, deliveries, and foster effective communication between teams. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory experience in transport or logistics, preferably within the waste industry. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Private Healthcare Scheme

33 days annual leave including Bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in transport or logistics supervision, preferably in waste management.
• Strong knowledge of HGV operations and relevant legislation.
• Must be flexible with working hours including potential Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HGV drivers and transport office staff.
• Ensure timely and efficient collections, deliveries, and waste transfers.
• Uphold health & safety and environmental standards.
• Handle customer queries and complaints with urgency.

Skills

Transport supervision experience

CPC Transport Management qualification

Knowledge of HGV operations

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT literate

Valid UK Driving Licence

Experience in waste industry

Job description

As Transport Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the efficient and compliant coordination of our transport activities, including: Supervision of HGV drivers, helpers and transport office staff. Ensuring timely and efficient collections, deliveries, and waste transfers. Monitoring vehicle maintenance, driver performance, and route planning. Upholding health & safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular team briefings
• Foster strong communication between operational staff and office staff
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company policies & procedures
• Respond to operational issues and resolve them swiftly
• Handle customer queries and complaints with professionalism and urgency
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders across the group
• Report to management on KPIs and operational updates
• Must be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in transport or logistics supervision (minimum (preferably in waste management)
• CPC Transport Management qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Strong knowledge of HGV operations and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• IT literate (Microsoft Office, transport management systems)
• Flexible approach to working hours (must be willing to work on a Saturday if required to support the operational needs of the business)
• Must have a valid UK Driving Licence as this role will involve travel around all the depots throughout the RiverRidge Group
• Previous work experience working within the waste industry
• Previous experience operating/supervising a weighbridge
• Experience working in a unionised environment

Further Information

Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive team environment. Annual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI’s for a respective year. Opportunities for personal growth and development. Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years’ continuous service. Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme and Cash health benefit (upon successful completion of probation). 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays. Company pension scheme.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025