Transport Supervisor

Wolseley; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare access

YuLife app

Cycle to Work

Annual leave

Job summary

Wolseley in Darlington is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support our afternoon and evening transport operation. You will oversee drivers, plan routes, and manage transport administration to ensure safe, efficient service.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering development opportunities within our Supply Chain. Prior leadership experience is valued and a proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating people.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Good IT skills and experience managing emails, reports and operational systems.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the afternoon and evening transport operation, ensuring a safe and efficient service.
• Conducting driver check-ins and debriefs, managing transport queries and supporting a team of drivers.
• Planning routes, downloading tachograph data and completing transport administration and reporting.
• Working closely with warehouse teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Supporting driver performance through 1-2-1s, mid-year and annual reviews alongside the Transport Manager.

Skills

People management

Organisation

Communication

IT proficiency

Proactive learner

Tools

Email management systems

Reporting software

Job description

As a Transport Supervisor based in Darlington, you'll play a key role in supporting our afternoon and evening transport operation, ensuring drivers, routes and deliveries run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step up from a Team Leader role or build a career within transport and logistics, with full support and development provided. You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the afternoon and evening transport operation, ensuring a safe and efficient service
• Conducting driver check-ins and debriefs, managing transport queries and supporting a team of drivers
• Planning routes, downloading tachograph data and completing transport administration and reporting
• Working closely with warehouse teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Supporting driver performance through 1-2-1s, mid-year and annual reviews alongside the Transport Manager

The role is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating people
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Good IT skills and experience managing emails, reports and operational systems
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop

Transport experience is beneficial but not essential. We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who have strong people management skills and are looking for their next challenge.

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

• free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!
• In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap - including... Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

Transport Supervisor - Darlington - Supply Chain

So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do and provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.