Transport Supervisor

TieTalent; Wigton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Nightshift Supervisor to oversee milk operations during the night. The ideal candidate has proven experience in transport supervision and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and monitoring KPIs effectively. This role offers a competitive salary between £34,000 and £39,000, alongside enhanced leave and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Medicash healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics supervision, ideally in a dairy or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of driver legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing plans and priorities.
• Competent in using telematics and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nightshift driving team, ensuring smooth shift transitions.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and customer-required data daily.
• Ensure service levels are met in collaboration with other departments.
• Conduct return-to-work meetings, investigations, briefings, and disciplinaries.

Skills

Transport supervision

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Job description

About

Transport Supervisor Nightshift Milk Operations

• Location: Aspatria
• Shift: Nightshift (Sunday to Thursday) 10-hour shifts
• Department: Milk Operations
• Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per annum based on experience

Are you a natural leader with a passion for logistics and operational excellence?

We're looking for a Nightshift Supervisor to oversee our milk operations during the night, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant delivery performance that exceeds customer expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise the nightshift driving team, ensuring clear communication and smooth shift transitions.
• Oversee start times, load accuracy, and shift coverage to meet delivery and collection schedules.
• Adapt plans in real-time to meet customer demands while maintaining profitability.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and customer-required data daily.
• Ensure service levels are met in collaboration with other departments.
• Optimise resources while ensuring compliance with WTD and driver hours legislation.
• Maintain legal compliance for vehicle roadworthiness (defects, services, MOTs).
• Conduct return-to-work meetings, investigations, briefings, and disciplinaries.
• Log and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Foster a positive team culture, addressing driver concerns and communicating operational updates.
• Manage driver holidays and ensure adequate shift coverage.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in transport or logistics supervision, ideally in a dairy or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of driver legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing plans and priorities.
• Competent in using telematics and reporting systems.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Play a key role in delivering essential products to our customers.
• Opportunities for growth and development in a thriving business.
• Competitive salary between £34,000 and £39,000, based on experience.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and help us deliver excellence night after night.

Location

• Wigton, England, United Kingdom

Languages

• English