Transport Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is searching for a hands-on Supervisor to lead a team and ensure timely delivery of services. The successful candidate will motivate a small team and maintain operational standards while also driving a vehicle. Essential qualifications include a valid driving licence and experience in transport management. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a valid Category B, C+E Driving licence.
• Preferable to hold a valid ADR Training Certificate.
• Background within transports and team management.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support your team of 6 to achieve outstanding results.
• Monitor and maintain the quality and productivity of daily operation.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate workloads effectively.
• Ensure full compliance across processes and people.
• Champion a safe, efficient, high-performance working environment.

Skills

Customer focused

Team management

IT Skills (Word and Excel)

Education

Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence

ADR Training Certificate (preferred)

Drivers CPC (Categories 1-9 excluding 7)

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead from the front? We’re looking for a dynamic and hands on Supervisor who’s committed to delivering exceptional service, every time.

In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure customer consignments are collected and delivered on time, in full, and with absolute care all in line with legislation, safety standards, and company policies. As a leader on the ground, you’ll set the standard for safe handling, operational excellence, and high-quality service.

Alongside your supervisory responsibilities, you’ll spend around 25% of your time driving, giving you first‑hand insight into the operation and enabling you to lead with credibility and confidence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys leading people, and wants to make a real impact in a key operational role.

How you create impact

• Motivate and support your team of 6 to achieve outstanding results
• Monitor and maintain the quality and productivity of daily operation
• Plan, schedule and coordinate workloads effectively
• Ensure full compliance across processes and people
• Champion a safe, efficient, high-performance working environment
• Carry out additional duties that reflect the scope and responsibility of a leadership role
• Submitting and raising Near Miss, Safety Concerns and Unsafe acts observed while carrying out your daily duties is every colleague’s responsibility
• Operate a van, rigid or artic in a safe and compliant manner adhering to legislation and company policy and procedures
• Operate to the Distribution Strategy of Safe, Efficient & Miles
• Operate a van, rigid or artic to deliver and collect product to/from the end customer as required
• Provide support to the operation as required by preloading/unloading trailers
• Ensure all vehicles in their area of responsibility are in a safe, clean and presentable condition

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence and preferable to hold a Valid ADR Training Certificate
• Categories 1-9 excluding 7 but with 7x accepted packages In date Drivers CPC
• IT Skills to inlcude Word and Excel
• Customer focused with the ability to meet and exceed expectations
• Background within transports and team management