Transport Supervisor

FPS Distribution Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Logistics seeks a proactive Transport Supervisor to oversee afternoon/evening operations at the NDC in Rotherham. You will manage a team of drivers, ensure on-time departures, and uphold legal compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will monitor KPIs, address issues, and support real-time route planning to maintain service levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport supervisory or team leader role within logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing drivers in fast-paced operations.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator able to challenge and influence.
• Proficient in TMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate afternoon/evening transport operations to ensure on-time departures and deliveries.
• Manage and support a team of drivers, ensuring adherence to routes and schedules.
• Monitor vehicle availability and liaise with fleet/maintenance teams to address defects or issues.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, Tachograph, Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings, addressing performance and service issues.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, vehicle utilisation, and absence.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and service failures.
• Ensure accurate completion of transport documentation and system updates.
• Support route planning and respond to operational challenges in real time.
• Promote a strong safety culture and site standards.

Skills

Transport supervision

Driver management

UK transport law

Route planning

MS Office

TMS knowledge

Problem solving

Independent decisions

Tools

TMS software

MS Office

Job description

Comprising over 77 Distribution Centres across 8 countries, Alliance Automotive Logistics stands as the pivotal distribution arm of Alliance Automotive Group and has rooted its reputation on the principles of service excellence, its mission to cultivate and nurture enduring partnerships with its extensive clientele and suppliers, and aiming to provide sustained value and reliability in all its operations.

Specialising in providing an unparalleled range of logistical solutions and delivering over 250,000 parts to garages and repair centres throughout Europe, Alliance Automotive Logistics guarantee that garages and fast-fit centres can repair and maintain their customers vehicles as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Location: National Distribution Centre (NDC), Rotherham

Shift Pattern: 1400-2230, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Transport Supervisor to oversee our afternoon/evening transport operations at our National Distribution Centre in Rotherham. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all outbound and inbound transport activities during your shift.

This role is critical in maintaining service levels, supporting driver performance, and ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all afternoon/evening transport operations to ensure on-time departures and deliveries.
• Manage and support a team of drivers, ensuring adherence to planned routes and schedules.
• Monitor vehicle availability and liaise with fleet/maintenance teams to address defects or issues.
• Ensure full compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), Tachograph legislation, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings, addressing performance, compliance, and service issues.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including OTIF (On Time In Full), vehicle utilisation, and absence.
• Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and service failures.
• Ensure accurate completion of all transport documentation and system updates.
• Support route planning and respond effectively to operational challenges in real time.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure site standards are maintained at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a transport supervisory or team leader role, ideally within a distribution or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence when required.
• Competent in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

Personal Attributes

• Resilient and calm in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage a night team.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe and legally compliant transport operations.
• Consistently high service levels to internal and external customers.
• Engaged, well-managed driver team.
• Accurate and timely operational reporting.

FPS conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability or any other protected characteristic