Transport Supervisor

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Wennington; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus milestones

Probation bonus £500

12-month bonus £1,000

Performance-based bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Long-term progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager to join a busy depot in Rainham, Essex. You will support day-to-day operations, lead a small team and ensure a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation.

The role offers a salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, with bonuses on probation and after 12 months, a performance-related scheme, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, a company pension, on-site parking and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising teams within transport, logistics or depot operations.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and fleet compliance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsabilités

• Support the day-to-day management of the depot and transport operation.
• Coordinate vehicle movements, driver schedules and daily job allocations.
• Ensure transport compliance standards are maintained and records kept.
• Assist with fleet maintenance planning and vehicle availability.
• Supervise and support drivers and depot staff to maintain performance and service levels.
• Monitor health & safety procedures and promote best practice across the operation.
• Resolve operational issues and respond to changing customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and operational reports.
• Work with management to improve efficiencies and service delivery.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Transport compliance knowledge

Leadership

Description du poste

Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager

Rainham, Essex

Up to £38,000 DOE + Bonuses

Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor, Depot Supervisor or Assistant Transport Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and play a key part in maintaining a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation?

Our client is a well-established and growing business and is looking to recruit a hands-on Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy fleet and depot operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transport compliance knowledge and supervisory experience who is looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience


• £500 bonus upon successful completion of probation


• £1,000 bonus after 12 months' service


• Performance-related bonus scheme


• 28 days holiday including bank holidays


• Additional holiday entitlement for long service, up to 5 extra days


• Company pension scheme


• Free on-site parking


• Ongoing training and personal development


• Genuine long-term progression opportunities

The Role

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the depot and transport operation runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the depot and transport operation.


• Coordinating vehicle movements, driver schedules and daily job allocations.


• Ensuring transport compliance standards are maintained, including vehicle checks, defect reporting, driver records and operational documentation.


• Assisting with fleet maintenance planning and vehicle availability.


• Supervising and supporting drivers and depot staff, helping to maintain performance, productivity and service levels.


• Monitoring health & safety procedures and promoting best practice across the operation.


• Resolving operational issues and responding to changing customer requirements.


• Maintaining accurate compliance records, transport documentation and operational reports.


• Working with management to improve efficiencies, service delivery and operational performance.

The Person

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience leading or supervising teams within a transport, logistics or depot environment and who have a strong understanding of transport compliance.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations.


• Supervisory, team leader or management experience within an operational environment.


• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver regulations and health & safety requirements.


• Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles, schedules and routes.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make informed operational decisions.


• Good IT skills and experience maintaining compliance records and reports.


• A full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience within waste management, hire, construction support services or a related industry.


• HGV Licence and/or CPC qualification.


• Experience managing fleet compliance, maintenance schedules and driver performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high compliance standards and ensuring operations run smoothly. If you're looking for a role that offers responsibility, development and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.