Transport Supervisor

Job Title: Transport Supervisor
Location: Immingham
Company: Leading Transport & Distribution Company

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Supervisor to join our team at a leading transport and distribution company in Immingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient management of daily transport operations, supporting our drivers and transport teams, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day transport operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Coordinate and manage the dispatch of vehicles, routes, and drivers.
• Monitor vehicle availability, utilisation, and maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure that all transport activities comply with current legislation, including tachograph, Working Time Directive (WTD), and driver hours regulations.
• Liaise with internal departments and external customers to ensure service levels and delivery requirements are met.
• Conduct regular driver briefings, performance reviews, and training to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Oversee the completion and accuracy of transport documentation, including manifests, delivery notes, and compliance records.
• Assist in managing breakdowns, vehicle servicing, and arranging MOTs to ensure the fleet is fully operational.
• Support the transport manager in monitoring KPIs and ensuring continuous improvement within the department.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics supervisory or management role.
• Knowledge of road freight forwarding is advantageous.
• Proven experience in a multidrop environment.
• Strong understanding of transport regulations, including O-Licence compliance and health and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with drivers, planners, and customers.
• Competency in route planning and scheduling software.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• A CPC qualification would be advantageous.
• Multidrop experience is a must.
• Knowledge of road freight forwarding or international logistics is a plus.
• Valid UK driving license.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development within a dynamic and growing organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are a driven and organised professional with a passion for transport and logistics, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team in Immingham!