Transport Supervisor Nights

xpo; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Northampton is seeking a Night Transport Supervisor to manage operations for a team of drivers. You will coordinate deliveries and collections for high-profile clients like Lakeland and Nespresso. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a good understanding of transport teams. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• A good understanding of fast-paced transport teams.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport operations to meet expectations.
• Liaise with management for effective vehicle usage.
• Ensure compliance with working time regulations.
• Manage daytime transport operations and paperwork.
• Ensure fleet compliance, including MOTs.
• Manage health and safety.

Skills

Understanding of fast-paced transport teams

Excellent communication skills

Good understanding of Microsoft packages

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Transport Supervisor Nights, Northampton

Client: xpo

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

Job Description:

We’re looking for

a talented Night Transport Supervisor to join us, working Sunday to Thursday, 2100 - 0600 at our site in Crick. As part of our transport network operations, you’ll oversee 30 drivers, managing collections and deliveries for two contracts with the high street brands; Lakeland and Nespresso.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Coordinate the transport operations on site and on customer premises to meet both customer and company expectations
• Liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of hire vehicles / subcontractors minimising the cost impact to the business
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner
• Responsible for the daytime transport operation: Ensure that vehicles are planned properly, dispatch & debrief drivers as per company policy, ensure all paperwork is completed and filed correctly, ensure depot compliance is up to date on Tacho management system, and all infringements are signed off in a timely manner, investigate and rectify any missing mileage, manage breakdowns and defects in a timely manner, send appropriate and accurate handover
• Fleet Compliance, including MOTs etc
• Health and Safety management

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A good understanding of fast-paced transport teams
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

Be Part of Something Big:

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.