Transport Supervisor: Lead Driver Team & Logistics

Thames Water Ltd; White Waltham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

6+ month fixed-term contract

Job summary

Thames Water is hiring an experienced Transport Supervisor to support the Transport Manager in the Logistics Management Centre. You will lead a team of drivers, oversee the operation of LGV/HGV tankers, HIAB vehicles and vans, and ensure safe, compliant transport practices across shifts.

You will train drivers, monitor performance, and ensure vehicles are maintained and compliant with hours rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of drivers.
• Extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers and HIAB.
• Working knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act.
• Familiar with Drivers' Hours rules and Working Time directives.
• HGV licence with Tacho and CPC is desirable.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager and oversee day-to-day operations in the logistics centre.
• Manage driver performance and act as main point of contact for driving requirements.
• Provide training, assessments and refresher training for drivers on current legislation.
• Ensure vehicles are compliant, roadworthy and defects are addressed.
• Maintain safe loading/unloading practices and safe vehicle parking.
• Adhere to transport legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Driver management

HIAB operation

Tankers/HGV driving

Transport law knowledge

Drivers' Hours rules

Tacho & CPC

UK driving licence

Job description

Thames Water is hiring an experienced Transport Supervisor to support the Transport Manager in the Logistics Management Centre. You will lead a team of drivers, oversee the operation of LGV/HGV tankers, HIAB vehicles and vans, and ensure safe, compliant transport practices across shifts.

You will train drivers, monitor performance, and ensure vehicles are maintained and compliant with hours rules and regulations.