Transport Supervisor

Fowler Welch; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme 4.5% employee and 4.5%?

Life Assurance x3 salary

Wellness – EAP 24/7

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Fowler Welch is seeking a Transport Supervisor at our Teynham site to lead traffic and driver teams, plan resources, and optimise vehicle utilisation. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and clear driver instructions.

Role requires supervisory experience, team collaboration, and strong IT skills. The position sits within a supportive logistics environment that values development and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Transport experience ideally in a FMCG environment.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Good national geographical knowledge.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Thoroughness/attention to detail.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the traffic operations team and driver team in planning resources.
• Ensure vehicle utilisation and clear, precise driver instructions.
• Ensure transport operations comply with related regulations.
• Manage driver performance, hours, infringements, and vehicle checks.
• Communicate effectively with Transport team and drivers.
• Liaise with customers on service levels.
• Support and deputise for Transport Manager when needed.

Skills

Transport experience

Supervisory experience

Teamwork

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

Tachograph rules knowledge

Job description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Our Teynham site have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Supervisor to join our team on a full time permanent basis!

As a Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of company and third party resources. As well as managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• To ensure that colleagues you have responsibility for work within a safe environment and that the transport operation, and its driver’s, operates within current transport related regulations.
• Manage driver performance and behavioursusing available technology and tools focusing on driver’s hours, infringements, driving style and driver compliance such as vehicle checks etc.
• Plan & control equipment and resource to ensure that customer service level targets are met and exceeded.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles and agency drivers.
• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to Transport team and drivers.
• Liaise with customers regarding present or future concerns that may impact service levels agreed.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by management.
• Maintain department discipline including time keeping, conduct and performance with the support of HR and utilising the company disciplinary policy and procedures where appropriate and escalating issues when necessary.
• Identify the training and development needs for departmental Colleagues and coach/organise/oversee solutions using own knowledge and company training tools.
• To support and if necessary, deputise of the Transport Manager in meetings or customer reviews.
• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.

Qualifications

• Transport experience ideallyin a FMCG environment.
• Previous Supervisory experience
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Good national geographical knowledge.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Thoroughness/attention to detail.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4.5%employee and4.5%employer.
• Life Assurance- x 3 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!