Transport Supervisor

Henderson Brown Recruitment; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Henderson Brown Recruitment seeks an experienced Transport Supervisor to lead a day-to-day transport operation within a fast-paced FMCG setting. You will manage drivers, oversee end-of-day checks, and ensure fleet readiness for the following day’s deliveries.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proactive approach to asset control and maintenance coordination. Shifts include 6am-3pm or 12pm-9pm, with 5 days out of 6 including Saturdays.

Qualificações

• Proven experience supervising drivers and operational teams in fast-paced transport or distribution.
• Experience in multi-temperature, multi-drop foodservice distribution is essential.
• Strong understanding of vehicle inspections, defect reporting and maintenance coordination.
• Experience managing crates, cages and other operational assets.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise drivers and support staff to ensure safe, efficient transport operations.
• Oversee end-of-day vehicle checks, crate and cage reconciliation, and asset control.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and manage off-road vehicles to maximize fleet availability.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and transport regulations; report issues promptly.
• Maintain clear communication with Transport Manager and provide handover readiness for next day.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Driver supervision

Fleet coordination

Asset control

Descrição da vaga

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced 2 Transport Supervisors on the AM or PM shift to join a well-established FMCG business. This hands-on supervisory role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the afternoon and evening transport operation, ensuring all vehicles, drivers and company assets are accounted for, maintained and prepared for the following day's deliveries.

Shifts: 6am-3pm or 12pm-9pm | Any 5 days out of 6, including Saturdays.

As Transport Supervisor, you will oversee the safe and efficient return of all vehicles to the depot, providing day-to-day supervision and support to drivers while ensuring company procedures and operational standards are consistently followed. You will take responsibility for end-of-day vehicle checks, crate and cage reconciliation, company asset control and vehicle cleanliness, ensuring any discrepancies, defects or operational issues are identified and addressed promptly.

Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider Transport Department, you will coordinate vehicle maintenance, manage vehicles declared off-road and ensure appropriate action is taken to maintain fleet availability and compliance. You will also play a key role in driver accountability, resolving operational queries, supporting new drivers and escalating any recurring performance or customer service concerns. Accurate reporting, effective communication and forward planning will be essential to ensuring a smooth handover and a well-prepared operation for the following day.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience supervising drivers and operational teams within a fast-paced transport or distribution environment.
• Experience within a multi-temperature, multi-drop foodservice distribution operation is essential.
• Strong understanding of vehicle inspections, defect reporting, maintenance coordination and transport compliance.
• Experience managing and reconciling company assets, including crates, cages and other operational equipment.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, promote accountability and build effective working relationships.
• A hands-on, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve operational issues and take ownership of the transport operation.