Transport Supervisor

CMD Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Recruitment is assisting a well-established organisation in recruiting a Transport Supervisor for a Purton-based team. This full-time, permanent role offers up to £36,000 per annum and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

You'll oversee daily transport activities, support drivers, ensure compliance with transport legislation and health and safety requirements, and help optimise routes to maximise productivity while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Transport Supervisor or similar role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and driver management.
• Ability to plan routes and optimise daily transport operations.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office and transport software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety, and company policies.
• Support planning and optimisation of daily vehicle routes to maximise productivity.
• Monitor driver performance, attendance and productivity with coaching as needed.
• Investigate vehicle incidents, accidents, and conduct issues.
• Liaise with drivers, operations, and customers to maintain service levels.
• Oversee vehicle, equipment, and site standards and readiness.
• Maintain transport documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Assist with credit control processes and broader business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Fleet management

Driver supervision

Route planning

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Up to £36,000 per annum

Purton

Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Planner, or Logistics Team Leader looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience managing drivers, vehicle operations, and transport compliance within a fast-paced environment? If YES, we would love to hear from you!

My client, a well-established organisation, is seeking a Transport Supervisor to join their Purton-based team. Working closely with the management team, you will play a key role in overseeing daily transport activities, supporting drivers, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies, including tachograph management and vehicle defect reporting
• Support the planning and optimisation of daily vehicle routes to maximise productivity and minimise downtime
• Monitor driver performance, attendance, and productivity, providing coaching and support where required
• Conduct investigations relating to vehicle incidents, accidents, and employee conduct issues
• Liaise with drivers, operational teams, and customers to ensure service levels are maintained
• Oversee vehicle, equipment, and site standards, ensuring operational readiness at all times
• Maintain accurate transport documentation, reports, and compliance records
• Assist with credit control processes and support wider business performance objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs

Person Specification

• Previous experience within a Transport Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Planner, or similar operational role is essential
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, and driver management
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple departments
• Experience managing and motivating teams within a fast-paced operational environment
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when completing reports and documentation
• Good IT skills, including experience using transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

Working hours for this role are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 5.00 pm

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their application. Should you not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful