Transport Supervisor

American President Lines; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Transport Supervisor for its operation in Childerditch. The successful candidate will lead a team of drivers, ensure compliance with transport legislation, and achieve operational targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in the transport sector, strong customer focus, and decision-making capabilities. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including annual leave, pension, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport environment.
• Strong knowledge of tachograph legislation and the Working Time Directive.
• Experienced in leading teams and planning routes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of HGV and Van drivers.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, transport, and O-Licence requirements.
• Monitor client volume forecasts and adjust resource planning.
• Ensure transport operations comply with CEVA policies.
• Achieve operational targets and KPIs.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients.
• Promote a safety-first culture across the team.
• Develop team capability and succession plans.

Skills

Transport environment experience

Knowledge of tachograph legislation

Leadership skills

Route planning

Customer focus

Decision-making skills

IT literacy

Proficient in MS Office

CPC qualifications

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co‑create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Our operation in Childerditch is looking for a Transport Supervisor to join the team. In this role you will contribute to the smooth, safe and efficient operational activities and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to effectively balance the service and cost demands.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Reporting into the General Manager you will lead a team of HGV and Van drivers. You will ensure the product allocation and routes are planned. Your other day‑to‑day activities will include:

• Maintain and enhance compliance with H&S, transport, and O‑Licence requirements by staying up to date with legislative changes and promoting professional development.
• Monitor client volume forecasts closely and adjust resource planning to meet operational demands efficiently.
• Ensure transport operations, drivers, and fleet fully comply with CEVA policies, DVSA regulations, and O‑Licence obligations.
• Achieve operational targets and KPIs effectively, delivering consistent high standards for customers.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Promote and develop a safety‑first culture across the team, encouraging accountability and best practices.
• Develop team capability and succession plans, supporting professional growth.

This is a Monday to Friday role, 08:30‑17:00.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in a transport environment, with strong knowledge of tachograph legislation and the Working Time Directive. You will be experienced in leading teams as well as planning routes, with a strong customer focus and confident decision‑making skills. You will be IT literate, proficient in MS Office, and ideally hold CPC qualifications.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers money‑off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.