Transport Supervisor Nights - Fixed Term

Lineage Logistics; Heywood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Heywood is seeking a Transport Supervisor for night operations on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include managing daily transport operations and ensuring compliance across sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport supervision, strong communication skills, and knowledge of driver legislation. A competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free onsite car park

24/7 employee assistance phone line

Financial rewards for employee referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations and night shift supervision.
• Ability to make decisions independently during out-of-hours operations.
• Attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations including depots.
• Report goods received and manage exceptions.
• Manage invoicing processes and monitor vehicle activity.

Skills

Transport supervision experience

Knowledge of driver hours legislation

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Microsoft Office competency

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Overview

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than just a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. As the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics, we play a critical role in keeping the global food supply chain moving.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Transport Supervisor on a fixed term contract for 12 months to join our Nights Transport team at our Heywood depot.

Shift Available: 4 on 4 off Nights 19:00-07:00

Salary: Competitive starting salary.

The Role

As a Transport Supervisor at Heywood, you will play a key part in overseeing night operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and service delivery across both local and remote sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing day-to-day (D2D) transport operations, including depots without transport cover during out-of-hours periods.
• Reporting GRRs (Goods Received Reports) and addressing exceptions appropriately.
• Managing HYL invoicing and associated administrative processes.
• Debriefing drivers to ensure accurate completion of paperwork and electronic data.
• Completing and monitoring the Status 0 Report for vehicle activity and load status.
• Tracking and updating Critical Care Trackers to ensure priority loads are managed effectively.
• Allocating drivers and monitoring their daily activity including route progress, delays, and unauthorised stops.
• Managing agency driver bookings, monitoring spend, and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Monitoring and recording driver infringements, ensuring they are understood and signed.
• Supporting driver training on electronic pads and company systems.
• Booking vehicle inspections, servicing and MOTs both internally and externally.
• Reporting vehicle defects, RTAs, and near misses.
• Ordering and managing site fuel levels.
• Collaborating with peers across the wider transport network to ensure high service levels.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive, organised individual with experience in transport operations and night shift supervision. You should be able to hit the ground running and be confident making decisions during out-of-hours operations.

You’ll Have

• Previous experience in transport supervision, preferably in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of driver hours and working time legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• A strong sense of accountability and the ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Clear and confident communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS) is desirable, but not essential – we’ll train the right person.
• A team-player attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

What’s in it for me?

• Free onsite car park.
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
• Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.