Transport Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations and ensure compliance with transport legislation. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team, monitor delivery performance, and support training initiatives for new starters. Your ability to build strong relationships and solve problems proactively will be key to enhancing the customer experience. Join a people-focused business that values collaboration across logistics, recycling, and IT, and enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday, pension contributions, and exclusive staff discounts.

Benefits

24 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption packages

Make a Difference days

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transport legislation and logistics operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles leaving the depot comply with transport legislation.
• Supervise team tasks and allocate responsibilities.
• Conduct daily/weekly team briefings on priorities.

Skills

Transport Legislation Knowledge

Logistics Operations

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transport Supervisor Job Description

Our Transport Supervisors play a vital role in the operation and customer journey by actively managing daily activities. You will report directly to our Depot Manager and oversee our warehouse team.

The Transport Supervisor ensures that our day-to-day warehouse operations run effectively, meet objectives, and achieve KPI targets. You will support warehouse functions, ensure smooth operations, and maintain full compliance with company standards.

Key Details

• Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6:00am-6:00pm (40.25 hours/week)
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Location: Unit 1, Middleton Avenue, Strutherhill Ind. Estate, Larkhall, ML9 2UN

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles leaving the depot are secure and comply with transport legislation
• Monitor delivery performance throughout the day
• Support training for new starters on Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety
• Conduct daily/weekly team briefings on priorities and workload
• Supervise team tasks and allocate responsibilities
• Perform alcohol testing when required
• Carry out minor vehicle repairs and coordinate servicing
• Communicate effectively with drivers and handle queries professionally
• Manage transhipping and reload processes
• Complete in-house reports daily

Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of transport legislation and logistics operations
• Ability to build strong relationships under pressure
• Challenge vehicle issues or damages with drivers
• Make decisions independently in the absence of the Depot Manager
• React quickly to information and solve problems proactively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

About Us

We are a dedicated team committed to ensuring customer satisfaction. While we sell a wide range of products, at our core, we are a people-focused business.

We work collaboratively across logistics, recycling, and IT to enhance every aspect of the customer experience.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• At least 5% pension contribution
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption packages
• Expression of Wish service
• Make a Difference days (2 fully paid charity days per year)
• Share-save Scheme

Visit our AO Benefits page to see all our benefits and perks.