Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor – Nights

Location:

Minworth, Birmingham Salary: £16 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off

Hours:

6:00pm – 6:00am We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join a busy and fast-paced operation based in Minworth, Birmingham . This is a night-shift position working a 4 on, 4 off pattern , overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the transport operation throughout the night. The successful candidate will have previous experience within a transport environment , ideally gained within supermarket distribution, 3PL, FMCG, food distribution or a similar fast-paced logistics operation .

The Role As Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the night transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries are managed efficiently and in line with customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
Supervising and supporting a team of HGV drivers throughout the night shift. Ensuring planned deliveries and collections are completed on time. Managing driver attendance, performance and day-to-day issues. Allocating work and ensuring drivers are operating within legal and company requirements. Monitoring vehicle movements and responding to any delays or operational issues. Liaising with drivers, transport planners, warehouse teams and management.

Dealing with any delivery or driver issues and putting appropriate solutions in place. Ensuring all transport documentation and systems are kept up to date. Monitoring compliance with drivers' hours, WTD and other transport legislation. Carrying out relevant checks and ensuring company procedures are followed. Supporting investigations into incidents, accidents or service failures where required. Providing clear handovers to the incoming/outgoing transport teams.

Helping to maintain high levels of customer service and operational performance throughout the night. About You We are looking for someone with previous transport supervisory or management experience within a busy operational environment. Ideally, you will have experience gained within one or more of the following:
Supermarket or retail distribution 3PL logistics FMCG Food or grocery distribution High-volume transport operations You should be confident managing drivers, making decisions under pressure and dealing with problems as they arise. This is a hands-on role, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable being actively involved in the operation rather than simply overseeing it from an office. You will also need:
Previous experience in a transport/logistics environment. Strong communication and people-management skills. Good knowledge of transport operations and drivers' hours. The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment. Good IT and administration skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving. Flexibility to work nights and the 4 on, 4 off pattern. What's on Offer £16 per hour 4 on, 4 off shift pattern 6:00pm – 6:00am Permanent position Opportunity to join an established and busy transport operation Varied and hands-on role with responsibility for the night operation If you have the transport experience we're looking for and are interested in joining a busy operation where no two nights are quite the same, we'd like to hear from you.