Transport Supervisor

Loom Talent; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent in Doncaster is seeking a hands-on Transport Supervisor to oversee daily transport operations within a busy retail distribution environment. You’ll lead drivers, plan routes and ensure OTIF deliveries while maintaining compliance and safety standards with the warehouse and logistics teams.

This role suits a proactive, on-the-floor problem solver who can make quick decisions to keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transport operations or leading a transport team.
• Experience in retail, distribution, or fast-paced logistics.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and procedures.
• Strong communication and leadership on a live shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the day-to-day transport operation across drivers and fleet activity.
• Supporting route planning and ensuring deliveries are completed OTIF.
• Managing driver briefings, debriefs and daily operational issues.
• Monitoring compliance across drivers' hours, WTD and vehicle checks.
• Working closely with warehouse and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams.
• Supporting KPI tracking and identifying operational improvements.
• Maintaining high standards of communication, safety and customer service throughout the operation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Driver management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Safety and compliance awareness

Job description

Role: Transport Supervisor

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £35,000 (Monday - Friday Days)

The Role

This Transport Supervisor opportunity is with a well-established retail business based in Doncaster, operating within a fast-moving distribution environment where service and operational control are key. The business is looking for a hands‑on Transport Supervisor who can support the day‑to‑day running of the transport operation, lead from the front and help maintain high standards across performance, compliance and customer service. You'll be heavily involved with the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain operation, ensuring transport and warehouse functions remain aligned.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, solving problems quickly and keeping operations running smoothly in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising the day-to-day transport operation across drivers and fleet activity
• Supporting route planning and ensuring deliveries are completed OTIF
• Managing driver briefings, debriefs and daily operational issues
• Monitoring compliance across drivers' hours, WTD and vehicle checks
• Working closely with warehouse and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams
• Supporting KPI tracking and identifying operational improvements
• Maintaining high standards of communication, safety and customer service throughout the operation

Key Experience

• Previous experience in a Transport Supervisor or transport team leadership role
• Background within retail, distribution or a fast‑paced logistics environment
• Good understanding of transport compliance and operational procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage drivers effectively
• Comfortable working within a wider Logistics distribution and supply chain operation
• Organised, proactive and capable of making decisions in a live operational setting