Transport Supervisor – Waste & Recycling

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£37,500 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
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SKILLS

Strong leadership People management Confident communicator Organised Problem-solving Transport operations Driver management Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Transport Supervisor – Waste & Recycling

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £35,000 – £37,500
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Posted: May 05, 2026
Closing Date: 2026-05-11

Job Description

Join a privately-owned waste & recycling business experiencing rapid, month-on-month growth across the North and Midlands. As a Transport Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly — managing drivers, ensuring collections are completed on time and maintaining high standards of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Confident communicator with a firm but fair approach
  • Highly organised with the ability to work at pace
  • Good problem-solving ability in a live operational environment

Job Details

  • Managing a team of drivers on a daily basis
  • Conducting driver debriefs and ensuring performance standards are met
  • Making sure all collections are completed efficiently and on time
  • Handling operational issues and problem-solving in real time
  • Maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams

Experience & Qualifications

  • Experience within transport, logistics, or waste operations
  • Proven ability to manage drivers and daily transport activity
  • Familiar with transport planning systems
  • Strong understanding of transport operations and compliance

Benefits

  • £35,000 – £37,500 salary
  • Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business
  • Stable, full-time position
  • Supportive team environment with progression potential

Key Information

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
Reference: 180724

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