Transport Supervisor

Culina Group; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina Group in Sittingbourne is seeking a Transport Supervisor for the Chilled & Fresh division to lead the night traffic operations team and driver group, planning company and third-party resources to keep services on time and cost effective.

The role covers ensuring drivers operate within hours rules and health & safety regs, coordinating with colleagues to improve efficiency, and maintaining high standards across shift patterns (4 on 3 off, 19:00–07:00).

Qualifications

• LGV driving licence desirable.
• Experience of fleet maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment.
• Current CPC would be advantageous.
• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• Thoroughness/attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers across all sites.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and sub-contractors about job requirements.
• Ensure compliance with drivers hours regulations.
• Monitor RDC performances and overall transport efficiency.
• Manage balance between own fleet and subcontracted resources.
• Support Transport Shift Manager in meetings or customer reviews.
• Ensure vehicle and trailer services are completed on time.
• Oversee ESP (Electronic Service Planning) completed daily and trips resourced.
• Coordinate with management to discuss efficiencies and practices.

Skills

LGV driving licence

Fleet maintenance

FMCG environment

CPC

Vehicle servicing

Vehicle mechanics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Supervisor

Salary: £38,957.28 per annum

Shift: 4 on 3 off,19:00pm-07:00am

To be responsible for leading the night traffic operations team and driver team in ensuring the planning of Company and / or Third Party resources, managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring Drivers are given clear and precise instructions. To ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of the driver’s hours and Health and Safety regulations.

Key Duties of a Transport Supervisor:

• To ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel especially drivers and sub-contractors.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agency drivers and ensuring that all the companies’ sites are considered when doing so.
• To ensure that people under your control work within a safe environment and follow drivers hours regulations when driving.
• Close liaison with fellow team members and management to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practises.
• Assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• To monitor RDC performances.
• Assist in the Management of the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements.
• Support and if necessary, covering the Transport Shift Manager in meetings or customer reviews
• Ensure that all vehicle and trailer services are completed on time.
• To ensure ESP completed daily and all trips fully resourced on a daily basis.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• LGV driving licence is desirable
• Experience of fleet maintenance
• Knowledge and experience of FMCG environment
• Current CPC would beadvantageous
• Experience of vehicle servicing and maintenance within a similar environment
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Thoroughness/attention to detail
• Able to work effectively in a team

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.