Transport Supervisor — Fleet & Driver Team Lead

Pertemps Thames Water; Shottesbrooke; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + 4 bank holidays

Company vehicle provided

Pension – DC scheme

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support the Transport Manager in White Waltham, Maidenhead. You will supervise a drivers’ team operating waste and water tankers, HIABs from 7.5t to 26t and various vans, ensuring reliable, compliant daily operations.

Role features a fixed-term contract (minimum 6 months), with a company van provided and a 45-hour week on a rotational days/nights pattern. Competitive salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of drivers and ensuring performance.
• Knowledge of tankers, HIABs, and vehicle operation requirements.
• Familiarity with transport legislation, drivers hours, and Working Time Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver performance and serve as main point of contact for LMC drivers.
• Provide initial and refresher training to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Ensure vehicles are compliant, ready for use and defects are addressed.
• Oversee safe loading/unloading and secure parking of vehicles.
• Support cost-effective fleet coordination and day‑to‑day operations.

Skills

Driver management

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Vehicle compliance

Transport legislation knowledge

Tools

HGV licence (Tacho & CPC)

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Transport Supervisor to support the Transport Manager in White Waltham, Maidenhead. You will supervise a drivers’ team operating waste and water tankers, HIABs from 7.5t to 26t and various vans, ensuring reliable, compliant daily operations.

Role features a fixed-term contract (minimum 6 months), with a company van provided and a 45-hour week on a rotational days/nights pattern. Competitive salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.