Transport Supervisor

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel is recruiting an experienced Transport Supervisor for a well-established logistics business in the UK. You will oversee daily transport operations, lead a small team, and drive improvements across planning and administration.

You will mentor staff, manage traffic desk challenges, and support European transport quotations while maintaining strong customer and supplier communication. A proactive, results-driven leader is sought.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Supervisor or similar role.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and fleet planning.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Commercial awareness and transport costing principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience with transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervising day-to-day activities of the transport department, including traffic, planning and administration.
• Providing leadership, coaching and development support to transport team members.
• Delivering on-the-job training and guidance for developing staff.
• Acting as key point of contact for the traffic desk and directing during challenges.
• Supporting departmental targets, customer service standards and operational requirements.
• Collaborating with management to deliver transport projects and initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve fleet utilisation and reduce empty mileage.
• Supporting transport integration and continuous improvement programmes.
• Working with the Logistics Manager to prepare and manage European transport quotations.
• Maintaining communication with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Conducting one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and annual appraisals.
• Providing departmental cover and operational support as required.

Skills

Transport operations

Logistics

Fleet planning

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Costing principles

Problem-solving

Decision-making

IT skills

Transport management systems

Continuous improvement

Operational excellence

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Team player

Job description

Salary Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

A well-established logistics business is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy transport department and lead a small team. You will provide operational support across transport, planning and administration functions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, support business projects and play a key role in developing and coaching team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.

As the Transport Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the day-to-day activities of the transport department, including traffic, planning and administration functions
• Providing leadership, coaching and development support to members of the transport team
• Delivering on-the-job training and guidance, particularly for developing team members
• Acting as a key point of contact for the traffic desk and providing direction during operational challenges
• Supporting departmental targets, customer service standards and operational requirements
• Working closely with management teams to deliver transport projects and business initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve fleet utilisation and reduce empty mileage
• Supporting transport integration and continuous improvement programmes across the wider business
• Working alongside the Logistics Manager to prepare and manage European transport quotations
• Maintaining effective communication with customers, suppliers and internal departments
• Conducting one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and annual appraisals
• Providing departmental cover and operational support as required

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a Transport Supervisor, Transport Team Leader, Senior Transport Planner, Traffic Supervisor or similar role
• Strong understanding of transport operations, logistics and fleet planning
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
• Commercial awareness and understanding of transport costing principles
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Good IT skills and experience of transport management systems
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong team-working skills and a willingness to support colleagues whenever required
• Confidence liaising with both customers and drivers to provide updates and resolve queries
• Experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential