Transport Supervisor

XPO Logistics; East Leake; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

High-street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Workplace pension

Many other perks

Job summary

XPO Logistics at East Leake is seeking a PM Shift Transport Supervisor to oversee the PM transport operation on the British Gypsum contract. You will report to the PM Shift Manager and help develop processes, manage the team and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, staff planning, and driving service levels while complying with transport legislation. Salary up to £35,000 with benefits including holidays and discounts.

Qualifications

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and lead by example.
• Experience supervising or managing a team in a transport or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PM shift transport operation, ensuring customer service levels and operational requirements are consistently achieved.
• Manage and support Debrief Clerks, shunters and drivers, ensuring performance, conduct and behaviours meet company standards.
• Plan and organise staff shifts to ensure all runs are covered in a cost‑effective and efficient manner.
• Liaise with Customer Services and the Planning Team to resolve service issues and operational needs.
• Update Time & Attendance systems and respond to related queries.
• Raise purchase orders for defects and manage any associated queries.
• Produce daily reports on equipment failures, VORs, service levels and ongoing issues.
• Maintain accurate customer reports and ensure deadlines are met.
• Work with the business to plan vehicle availability and maximise utilisation.
• Identify training needs through performance reviews and support development plans.
• Ensure legal compliance including tacho collection, driver hours, WTD and transport legislation.
• Conduct licence checks and ensure only competent, authorised individuals operate LGV vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and Health & Safety procedures.
• Manage return‑to‑work interviews, investigations and disciplinary processes with support from the Shift Manager.
• Facilitate effective shift handovers.
• Ensure adequate cover during peak periods, holidays, sickness or absence.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

CPC in National Road Haulage

Job description

Logistics done differently. How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound? At XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented PM Shift Transport Supervisor to join us at our East Leake site on our British Gypsum contract.

Transport Supervisor – PM Shift

East Leake

Monday to Friday, 13:00-21:30

Reporting to the PM Shift Manager, you’ll oversee the PM transport operation, ensuring customer requirements are met, service levels remain high and all activity is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company policies. You’ll support the Site Manager and Shift Manager in developing processes, managing the team and driving continuous improvement.

Pay, Benefits And More

We’re offering a salary of up to £35,000.

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days.
• high‑street discounts
• cycle‑to‑work scheme
• a workplace pension
• many other perks

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• Oversee the PM shift transport operation, ensuring customer service levels and operational requirements are consistently achieved
• Manage and support Debrief Clerks, shunters and drivers, ensuring performance, conduct and behaviours meet company standards
• Plan and organise staff shifts to ensure all runs are covered in a cost‑effective and efficient manner
• Liaise with Customer Services and the Planning Team to resolve service issues and operational needs
• Update Time & Attendance systems and respond to related queries
• Raise purchase orders for defects and manage any associated queries
• Produce daily reports on equipment failures, VORs, service levels and ongoing issues
• Maintain accurate customer reports and ensure deadlines are met
• Work with the business to plan vehicle availability and maximise utilisation
• Identify training needs through performance reviews and support development plans
• Ensure legal compliance including tacho collection, driver hours, WTD and transport legislation
• Conduct licence checks and ensure only competent, authorised individuals operate LGV vehicles
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and Health & Safety procedures
• Manage return‑to‑work interviews, investigations and disciplinary processes with support from the Shift Manager
• Facilitate effective shift handovers
• Ensure adequate cover during peak periods, holidays, sickness or absence
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

Essential

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and lead by example
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships
• A collaborative approach, encouraging teamwork and effective communication

Desirable

• Experience supervising or managing a team in a transport or manufacturing environment
• Experience improving employee engagement
• Experience working in a Trade Union environment
• Understanding of change management practices
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑moving operation
• CPC in National Road Haulage
• Working knowledge of transport legislation, WTD and driver hours

Be part of something big

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.