Transport Supervisor

365 People; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

365 People is seeking a Transport Section Leader / Supervisor for a busy Leicestershire transport operation. The role is permanent, full-time, and Monday to Friday, with a salary of up to £35,000 per year.

You will own the day-to-day running of the regional transport function, lead a small team, manage drivers, and resolve real-time disruptions to keep deliveries moving. Fostering a calm shift culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor, Section Leader, Shift Manager or similar.
• Strong people management skills; ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Experience with transport management systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily transport plan for the region.
• Manage driver allocation, delays, breakdowns and last-minute changes.
• Oversee POD collection and resolve queries from customers and internal teams.
• Line manage a small transport team including a planner and deputy section leader.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure plans are realistic and deliverable.
• Foster a calm, well-run shift culture.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Transport planning

Driver management

Team leadership

Leadership

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Transport Section Leader / Supervisor - Logistics

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday

The Role

A logistics operation in Leicestershire is looking for an experienced Transport Section Leader/Supervisor to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy regional transport function. This is a hands-on operational leadership role, responsible for turning the transport plan into reality: managing drivers, resolving disruptions in real time, and keeping deliveries and collections moving across a defined regional patch.

What the role involves

• Full accountability for executing the daily transport plan for the region
• Managing driver allocation, delays, breakdowns and last-minute changes
• Overseeing POD collection and resolving queries from customers and internal teams
• Line management of a small transport team including a planner and deputy section leader
• Working closely with the planning function so plans are realistic and deliverable
• Building a calm, well-run shift culture, not a shouting one

What's needed

• Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor, Section Leader, Shift Manager or similar within haulage, distribution or logistics
• Comfortable under pressure with the ability to problem-solve on the flyStrong people management skills and a calm, steady approach
• Experience with transport management systems is an advantage

Keywords: Transport Supervisor, Transport Manager, Section Leader, Logistics, Haulage, Distribution, Fleet, Driver Management, Transport Planning, 4x4 shift, Leicestershire, East Midlands