Transport Supervisor
Job in
Northolt, Ealing, Greater London, UB18, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-22
Listing for:
Parkside
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
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Transportation
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Transport Supervisor
Northolt
£36000
Full Time | Monday–Saturday (5 days per week)
This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport function, ensuring deliveries run efficiently, drivers remain compliant, and customers receive an excellent service at all times.
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a transport or logistics environment and must have experience using routing software.
Key Responsibilities
Driver Management
Manage and optimise driver schedules and daily workloads
Monitor driver performance including speeding, harsh driving, and penalties
Support driver wellbeing, productivity, and performance standards Compliance & Transport Operations
Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, driver hours, and licensing requirements
Monitor CPC certification and legal documentation
Oversee vehicle checks, servicing schedules, and maintenance requirements Routing & Delivery Optimisation
Manage daily van routing using Max Optra or similar routing software
Maximise vehicle capacity and delivery efficiency
Ensure all transport paperwork is completed accurately Reporting & Performance Monitoring
Produce KPI and operational performance reports
Monitor delivery efficiency, driver hours, and vehicle conditions
Identify opportunities for operational improvement
Incident & Customer Management
Coordinate responses to vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and urgent delivery issues
Work closely with Customer Service teams to resolve delivery concerns quickly and professionally Leadership & Team Development
Support onboarding and training of new drivers
Lead by example with professionalism, organisation, and strong work ethic
Assist with change management and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide cover for the Warehouse Manager when required Skills & Experience Required
Proven supervisory experience within transport, logistics, or warehouse operations
Essential experience using routing software such as Max Optra
Strong understanding of transport compliance and regulations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
Strong leadership and team development abilities
Experience with reporting, KPI analysis, and health & safety monitoring
Working Hours
8.5 hours per day (including 1 hour unpaid lunch)
Core hours are mainly 06:30–16:00
Shift patterns will fluctuate between:
05:00–15:30
08:00–17:30
Benefits
Pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave, Parking, Health & Wellbeing programme, Referral programme, Sick pay, Company events
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