Transport Supervisor

Michael Page • Permanent • Hayes, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £30k - £33.50k / year • 1d ago

This role involves overseeing daily transport operations in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high service standards while managing and developing a team of drivers. The ideal candidate will have transport supervisory experience, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and the ability to drive performance and continuous improvement within a growing organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-paced, growing organisation operating within the FMCG and distribution sector. With a strong focus on operational excellence and customer service, they are looking to strengthen their transport function with the addition of an experienced Transport Supervisor at their Hayes site.

Description

The Transport Supervisor will play a key role in the day-to-day management of transport operations, ensuring an efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery service. Responsibilities will include:

Overseeing daily transport operations, including route planning, vehicle allocation, and driver scheduling
Managing and motivating a team of drivers to deliver high performance and excellent customer service
Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including driver hours, tachograph regulations, and health & safety standards
Monitoring KPIs and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across service, cost, and efficiency
Handling escalations, delivery issues, and customer queries in a timely and professional manner
Supporting fleet management, including maintenance scheduling and vehicle checks
Collaborating with warehouse and operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics
Contributing to budget control and cost optimisation initiatives

Profile

The ideal Transport Supervisor candidate will bring a strong operational background within transport or logistics, alongside a proactive and hands-on management style:

Proven experience in a transport supervisory or team leader role
Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements
Experience managing drivers within a fast-paced distribution environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure
Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and basic IT tools
CPC qualification (desirable but not essential)

Job Offer

Competitive salary package
Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

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