Transport Supervisor

Gi Group UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,584,000 - 43,394,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group UK is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Derby for a temporary role with a potential temp-to-perm for the right candidate. You will support day-to-day transport operations, ensuring deliveries run safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards.

The role involves supervising drivers, coordinating workloads, and maintaining transport records, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Monday to Friday shifts, Derby location, pay discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport supervisor/coordination/planning role.
• Knowledge of UK transport compliance (drivers' hours, tachograph, WTD).
• Good communication and ability to manage drivers and priorities.
• Organised, proactive, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Competent with transport systems and basic admin/IT.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport activity, coordinating drivers and workload to meet service levels.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Manage driver brief/debrief and address shift issues.
• Liaise with transport team to keep goods moving and resolve delays.
• Maintain accurate transport paperwork and records (PODs, incident reports, KPI data).
• Support vehicle checks/defect reporting and coordinate maintenance needs.

Skills

Transport supervision experience

Transport compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Transport IT basics

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Location: Derby

Pay: £14.17 per hour + holiday pay

Contract: Temporary (temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate)

Hours/Shifts: Monday to Friday (start time to be discussed)

The Role

We're recruiting for a Transport Supervisor on a temporary basis, with a temp to perm opportunity possibly available for the right candidate. You'll support the smooth running of day-to-day transport operations, ensuring deliveries run safely, efficiently and in line with compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport activity, coordinating drivers and workload to meet service levels
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Manage driver brief/debrief, address issues on shift and elevate where needed
• Liaise with transport team to keep goods moving and resolve delays
• Maintain accurate transport paperwork and records (PODs, incident reports, KPI data)
• Support vehicle checks/defect reporting and coordinate maintenance needs

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a transport supervisor / transport coordinator / transport planning role
• Good knowledge of UK transport compliance (drivers' hours, tacho, WTD)
• Strong communication skills and confidence managing drivers and priorities
• Organised, proactive, and able to stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable using transport systems and basic admin/IT

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.