Transport Supervisor - Days

Major Recruitment Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee transport operations, manage driver schedules, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in transport, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £32,000 along with benefits including holiday and onsite parking.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Free onsite parking

DBS check provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Working Time Regulations & Drivers Hours legislation.
• Ability to manage investigations and disciplinaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver rotas and shift patterns.
• Monitor routes to meet customer ETAs and company compliance.
• Handle driver and customer queries.
• Conduct investigations, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise driving and transport office teams.
• Check vehicles on return for defects or damage.
• Ensure drivers follow company duties and policies.
• Send daily reports to management.

Skills

Experience in a transport environment

Knowledge of Working Time Regulations

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Ability to work under pressure

Confident use of MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Experience managing investigations

Tools

Transport/logistics software

Job description

Transport Supervisor - Leeds (4 on / 4 off)
Up to 32,000 + Benefits 05:30 - 17:.5 hours per week

We're working with a well-established distribution business that's experiencing significant growth. They're now seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join their busy Leeds depot and help ensure smooth and compliant operations.

The Role:
You'll be the driving force behind transport operations, making sure drivers, vehicles, and deliveries run to the highest standards. Responsibilities include:

• Managing driver rotas and shift patterns

• Monitoring routes to meet customer ETAs and company compliance

• Handling driver and customer queries

• Conducting investigations, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution

• Supervising driving and transport office teams

• Checking vehicles on return for defects or damage

• Ensuring drivers follow company duties, checks, and uniform policies

• Maintaining vehicle temperature compliance

• Sending daily reports to management and responding to customer communications

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a transport environment (essential)

• Strong knowledge of Working Time Regulations & Drivers Hours legislation

• Solid geographical knowledge of the UK

• Ability to work under pressure with changing workloads

• Confident use of MS Office and transport/logistics software

• Excellent communication skills at all levels

• Experience managing investigations and disciplinaries

What's on offer:

• Salary up to 32,000

• 20 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Free onsite parking

• DBS check provided as part of the recruitment process

Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off 05:30 - 17:.5 hrs/week

Apply today and take the next step in your transport career with a respected logistics leader.

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