Transport Supervisor

Securitas UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistl North is seeking a Transport Supervisor to join its busy transport team. You will plan daily Van and HGV movements, ensure on-time collections and deliveries, and support regulatory compliance across the fleet.

The role requires leadership, strong planning and communication skills, with experience in a fast-paced transport environment and a full UK driving licence. Rotating shifts and occasional cross-site support are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU driving regulations & tachograph law.
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and planning skills.
• Comfortable working independently and making quick decisions.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good local and national geographical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Van & HGV fleet movements daily.
• Monitor and ensure timely collections and deliveries within SLAs.
• Support maintenance of O’Licence compliance and vehicle condition.
• Lead and support the driver and transport team, including agencies.
• Handle day-to-day admin, including tachograph analysis and paperwork.
• Monitor costs, report on KPIs, and contribute to operational improvement.
• Support and implement change initiatives across transport operations.
• Ensure health & safety, legal compliance, and accident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Team communication

Planning

Decision-making

MS Office

Education

Full UK driving licence

HGV licence

Driver CPC

Tools

Isotrak

Paragon

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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What You’ll Do

• Plan and manage Van & HGV fleet movements daily
• Monitor and ensure timely collections and deliveries within SLAs
• Support maintenance of O’Licence compliance and vehicle condition
• Lead and support the driver and transport team, including agencies
• Handle day-to-day admin, including tachograph analysis and paperwork
• Monitor costs, report on KPIs, and contribute to operational improvement
• Support and implement change initiatives across transport operations
• Ensure health & safety, legal compliance, and accident investigations

Additional Info

Rotating shifts: Mon–Fri / Tue–Sat. You must be flexible to work outside standard hours when needed, and be able to provide support away from the normal location of work on occasion, as required by the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced transport environment
• Strong understanding of UK/EU driving regulations & tachograph law
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and planning skills
• Comfortable working independently and making quick decisions
• Confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good local and national geographical knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• HGV licence + Driver CPC
• Management CPC qualification
• Experience with Isotrak, Paragon, or similar systems

Join our busy and fast-paced Transport team as a Transport Supervisor at Whistl North, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Assistant Transport Manager to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service across our fleet. You'll help ensure daily transport operations run smoothly, planning vehicle movements, coordinating resources, monitoring SLAs, and supporting regulatory compliance. This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone with strong operational experience, great attention to detail, and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

You’ll also support team performance, develop staff, and drive continuous improvement across transport processes, while making sure we stay compliant with all safety, legal, and company standards.