Transport Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Wigton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Nightshift Supervisor for their milk operations in Aspatria to ensure compliant delivery performance. This role requires strong leadership, an understanding of transport legislation, and the ability to monitor KPIs. You will lead a team during the nightshift, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication. Competitive salary between £34,000 and £42,000 based on experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nightshift driving team.
• Oversee start times, load accuracy, and shift coverage.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.
• Ensure service levels met in collaboration with other departments.
• Maintain compliance with vehicle roadworthiness.

Skills

Transport supervision

Legislation compliance

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Telematics competence

Job description

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Transport Supervisor Nightshift Milk Operations

• Location: Aspatria
• Shift: Nightshift 4/4, 12-hour shifts
• Department: Milk Operations
• Salary: £34,000 - £42,000 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.
• Optimize 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 disciplinary actions.
• Log and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Foster a positive team culture, address driver concerns, and communicate 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.
• Competence 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 £42,000, 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.

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