Transport Supervisor

Brook Street; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking a hands-on Supervisor in Wythenshawe to lead a busy operational team. You will drive performance, own day-to-day operations, and ensure high standards of service and engagement.

The role focuses on developing people, conducting regular briefings and reviews, monitoring KPIs, and maintaining health and safety compliance while building a positive, accountable team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a busy operational setting.
• Proven ability to coach and conduct performance reviews.
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards and KPI delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 8 employees.
• Manage daily operational activities and ensure targets are met.
• Conduct regular team briefings, one-to-ones, and reviews.
• Monitor productivity and implement improvements.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations.
• Ensure processes are followed and health & safety standards are observed.
• Act as first point of escalation for operational issues.
• Foster a positive culture focused on accountability and improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Coaching & development

Performance management

Training & development

Attendance & employee relations

Health & safety

KPI management

Problem solving

Job description

Supervisor- Wythenshawe, UK

We're looking for a hands-on Supervisor to lead a team within a busy operational environment in Wythenshawe. This role would suit an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor, or aspiring Manager who enjoys developing people, driving performance, and taking ownership of day-to-day operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring the team delivers against operational targets while maintaining high standards of service, productivity, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 8 employees.
• Manage daily operational activities and ensure targets are achieved.
• Conduct regular team briefings, one-to-ones, and performance reviews.
• Monitor productivity and implement improvements where required.
• Support employee training and development initiatives.
• Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations matters.
• Ensure all processes are followed and health & safety standards are maintained.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and challenges.
• Drive a positive team culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Leadership & Development

• Previous experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Ability to motivate individuals and improve team performance.
• Experience conducting one-to-ones, training, and performance reviews.
• A cooperative leadership style with excellent communication skills.

Ownership & Accountability

• Takes responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Ability to identify issues and implement solutions proactively.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and leads by example.
• Comfortable managing KPIs and delivering results.

Operational Background

• Experience working within a busy operational environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing workloads, priorities, and performance targets.
• Understanding of operational processes and continuous improvement.