Transport Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Transport Supervisor for a maternity cover role in Birmingham, which may lead to a permanent position. The successful candidate will manage transport operations, improve efficiencies, and ensure high performance standards while working closely with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Increased pension contributions

Life assurance

Wellness EAP

20 days holidays per annum

Qualifications

• Previous transport experience in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development.
• Good understanding of transportation and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport operations and liaise with suppliers and drivers.
• Maximise backloads and ensure efficient resource use.
• Act as a point of escalation for customer queries.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Education

CPC National (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Transport Supervisor - 4 on 4 off, Birmingham

Client:

Mainstay Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to work in an FMCG environment for our client in Minworth. This will initially be maternity cover, but it may evolve into a full-time role as the company grows.

Hours - 6am-6pm, 4 on 4 off

Salary - £29,000 - £30,000

Holidays - 20 days per annum

Benefits - Increased pension contributions, life assurance, Wellness EAP + more

You will be responsible for transport operations, liaising with third-party suppliers, employed and agency drivers, and assisting the Transport Manager with daily tasks. Duties include:

• Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilisation, and cost efficiency.
• Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries from multiple warehousing sites.
• Acting as a point of escalation to handle queries by telephone and email for customers.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
• Liaising with traffic and administration teams to ensure high performance standards.

Required skills/qualifications:

• Previous transport experience demonstrating high-level transport knowledge in a busy environment.
• Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and a good understanding of transportation and planning systems.
• CPC National desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

To apply or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply via our website or the provided link.