Transport Supervisor - 4 on/4 off, Lead Logistics

GXO Logistics, Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform with discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Avonmouth to organise and control daily transport operations, leading a team and ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery. The role focuses on people management, driver scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (06:00–18:00) and contribute to a safety-first, efficient transport operation within a major Co-op contract. Previous CPC/IOSH certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple transport teams and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of drivers hours regulations and transport legislation.
• Experience with transport operating systems like Tachomaster and Checkmaster.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and organise the schedules and operational work of the transport function to meet all service level criteria
• Manage and develop all transport administration staff and drivers
• Organise and control allocation of all vehicles to achieve weekly targets effectively within delivery schedule
• Conduct accident investigations, both vehicle and personal, to company standards
• Manage driver infringement levels: tracking and preventing
• Monitor allocation of driver workloads to meet agreed delivery schedules whilst achieving KPI'S
• Support transport managers, planners and administration staff to ensure smooth running of transport operation
• Monitor and control driver de-briefing to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved
• Promote company health & safety and employment policies within the transport operation, including vehicle checks, health & safety checks, and yard audits
• Excellent transport knowledge including route planning, knowledge of drivers' hours rules and vehicle/transport legislation/H&S legislation
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment with a good understanding and experience of transport operating systems, such as Tachomaster and Checkmaster
• Excellent people management, coaching, and influencing skills
• International CPC holder and IOSH certification is desirable
• Strong MS office knowledge

Skills

People management

Coaching

Influencing

MS Office

Route planning

Drivers hours rules

Education

IOSH certification

International CPC holder

Tools

Tachomaster

Checkmaster

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Supervisor in Avonmouth to organise and control daily transport operations, leading a team and ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery. The role focuses on people management, driver scheduling, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (06:00–18:00) and contribute to a safety-first, efficient transport operation within a major Co-op contract. Previous CPC/IOSH certifications are desirable.