Transport Supervisor

Loom Talent; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is recruiting an experienced Transport Supervisor to manage the daily transport operation at Sunbury-on-Thames.

You will lead driver teams, oversee fleet compliance, and ensure safe, efficient service in line with customer requirements. The role involves performance monitoring, reports, and close collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport supervisory or similar operational role.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations and fleet compliance.
• Experience working with Operator Licence requirements.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph legislation.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel and Word.
• Experience using transport or fleet management systems.
• CPC qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on, proactive problem solver with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operation and driver workforce.
• Coordinate vehicles and subcontracted transport to meet customer needs.
• Brief and debrief drivers; maintain safety and compliance.
• Maintain fleet records and perform vehicle inspections.
• Monitor performance and identify efficiency improvements.
• Support Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Produce operational and compliance reports.
• Provide out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

Driver supervision

Fleet compliance

Operator Licence knowledge

Drivers hours & tachograph

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Transport management systems

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Role: Transport Supervisor

Location: Sunbury on Thames

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.30-18.30

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

The Opportunity

Loom Talent is working with a well-established logistics and transport business to recruit an experienced Transport Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of a busy transport operation.

This is a hands-on operational role with responsibility for drivers, fleet performance, transport compliance, customer service and operational efficiency. You will play a key role in ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

The Role

Working closely with the wider management team, you will oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring customers receive a high level of service while maintaining strong standards across driver management, fleet compliance and operational performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day transport operation and driver workforce.
• Coordinating company vehicles and subcontracted transport to deliver customer requirements efficiently.
• Ensuring drivers are appropriately briefed and debriefed.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customers and supporting strong customer relationships.
• Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Managing driver performance, training and development, including Driver CPC requirements.
• Carrying out regular checks on vehicles, trailers and fleet equipment.
• Managing vehicle defects, inspections, servicing, MOTs and other fleet maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date fleet and driver records are maintained.
• Monitoring tachograph records, drivers' hours, infringements and associated follow-up actions.
• Supporting compliance with Operator Licence requirements and relevant transport legislation.
• Ensuring vehicles are operated within legal weight and safety requirements.
• Managing transport technology and fleet management systems.
• Supporting Health & Safety compliance, including risk assessments, safe systems of work and toolbox talks.
• Producing relevant operational and compliance reports.
• Providing out-of-hours support when required.

About You

We're looking for someone with solid experience within a transport environment, ideally with experience supervising drivers and managing a busy day-to-day operation.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a transport supervisory or similar operational role.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations and fleet compliance.
• Experience working with Operator Licence requirements.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph legislation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using transport or fleet management systems.
• A CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence, or a willingness to work towards the qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to problem solving.
• The confidence to lead, motivate and develop drivers and operational teams.
• The ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, drivers and colleagues.
• Flexibility to deal with changing operational requirements and unexpected challenges.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £37,000 per annum + package
• The opportunity to join an established and growing logistics operation.
• A varied role combining transport operations, fleet management and compliance.
• Opportunity to develop your career within the wider transport and logistics sector.
• A role where you will have genuine responsibility for operational performance and service delivery.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Coordinator, Transport Manager or Fleet Supervisor looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.