Transport Supervisor (Nights)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Leicestershire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation
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SKILLS

People Management Customer Service Transport Legislation Tachograph WTD legislation IT literate

FULL DESCRIPTION

Transport Supervisor (Nights)

c£35k + Excellent Benefits

Leicestershire

Key Accountabilities as Transport Supervisor:

  • Ensure that your Site Planners plan all relevant customer deliveries utilising the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met
  • Liaise with the Customer as required in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery
  • Develop back haul lanes with both depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilisation
  • Co-ordinate a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines
  • Ensure your drivers are compliant with Working Time Directive
  • Ensure that the drivers regularly Download Driver cards for analysis
  • Ensure that the Site Planners Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
  • Through liaising with your Site Planners that you are fully aware of any delays and possible issues with delivery
  • Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required
  • Source local sub-contractors as and when required
  • Manage the Site Planners ensuring they are using the most efficient start times
  • Ensure adequate Pre-Briefing of Drivers is taking place by the Transport Supervisors to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
  • Ensure adequate De-Briefing of Drivers, by the Transport Supervisors, upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly
  • Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist
  • Fully understand and communicate agreed KPI’s for Department
  • All other transport office related duties

The Ideal Person for the Transport Supervisor role:

  • People Management Experience
  • Customer Service Experience
  • Experience of working in a busy Transport office
  • Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
  • Good standard of education
  • IT literate
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Commercial understanding
  • Knowledge of transport systems

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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