Transport Supervisor: Fleet Efficiency & Safety Leader

Lowe Rental Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PKL is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead daily transport operations, ensuring the timely and safe delivery and collection of catering equipment and portable kitchens, while maintaining PKL’s strict safety protocols and legal compliance.

You will oversee vehicle scheduling and routing, manage in-house drivers and subcontractors, coordinate deliveries for events, liaise with customers, and report on KPIs to the Head of Transport.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a transport or logistics supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of transport regulations, vehicle maintenance, and route planning.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating a team of drivers or transport staff.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent with MS Office and transport management software.
• UK driving licence; HGV/CPC qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily scheduling and routing of vehicles to ensure efficient transport operations, reducing downtime and optimizing fuel usage.
• Manage and monitor the performance of both in-house drivers and subcontracted transport providers, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
• Source, vet, and manage subcontracted transport providers meeting PKL standards for safety and service quality.
• Ensure all vehicles and drivers comply with health, safety and transport legislation including inspections and licensing.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries and collections for events and customer orders with on-time performance.
• Liaise with customers to provide updates on delivery times and resolve transport-related issues.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing and repair of company vehicles; keep fleet in top condition.
• Maintain records of vehicle inspections, driver logs, subcontractor agreements, and fuel usage for reporting.
• Work with Head of Transport to identify operational improvements and implement changes.
• Prepare and deliver reports on KPIs, fleet utilization, delivery performance, and costs; provide recommendations.

Skills

Transport regulations

Team management

Route planning

Health & safety compliance

Customer service

Driver liaison

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Job description

PKL is seeking a Transport Supervisor to lead daily transport operations, ensuring the timely and safe delivery and collection of catering equipment and portable kitchens, while maintaining PKL’s strict safety protocols and legal compliance.

You will oversee vehicle scheduling and routing, manage in-house drivers and subcontractors, coordinate deliveries for events, liaise with customers, and report on KPIs to the Head of Transport.