Transport Supervisor: Lead Driver Operations

Streamline Search Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee the daily transport operation and supervise a team of drivers, coordinating deliveries with planners to ensure on-time performance.

The role is hands-on in a fast-paced logistics setting, focusing on compliance, customer service and smooth day-to-day operation. Salary up to £35,000 with overtime; Mon-Fri, 08:00–18:00.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily transport operations and ensure deliveries on time.
• Supervise and support a team of drivers.
• Coordinate transport planning and driver allocation.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• CPC knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily transport operation
• Supervising and supporting a team of drivers
• Allocating work and ensuring deliveries are completed on time
• Dealing with any issues that arise throughout the day
• Supporting transport planning and driver coordination
• Monitoring vehicle movements and operational performance
• Ensuring company procedures and compliance standards are followed
• Working closely with customers and internal teams
• Previous experience within transport or logistics
• Good understanding of general haulage or pallet network operations
• Experience supervising drivers or a transport team
• Confident dealing with drivers, customers and operational issues
• Organised, reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Transport qualifications or CPC knowledge would be beneficial

Skills

Team leadership

Driver supervision

Logistics coordination

Planning

Customer liaison

CPC knowledge

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee the daily transport operation and supervise a team of drivers, coordinating deliveries with planners to ensure on-time performance.

The role is hands-on in a fast-paced logistics setting, focusing on compliance, customer service and smooth day-to-day operation. Salary up to £35,000 with overtime; Mon-Fri, 08:00–18:00.