Night Transport Supervisor
Job in
Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, MK46, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-23
Listing for:
Uniserve
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Transportation Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Shift Pattern
4 on / 4 off, 12‑hour night shifts
Key Responsibilities Operations Management- Manage and coordinate all night transport activities, including vehicle routing, driver allocation, and workload planning
- Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed in line with customer requirements and SLA’s
- Monitor live operations and react proactively to issues, delays, or service risks
- Act as the first point of contact for drivers on shift; brief and debrief drivers effectively, ensuring clear communication of expectations
- Monitor driver performance, conduct, and compliance during shift
- Ensure full compliance with driver hours regulations, tachograph rules, company safety procedures
- Promote a strong safety-first culture at all times
- Ensure defect reporting and vehicle compliance processes are followed
- Allocate work, track job progress, and maintain accurate shift records, incident logs, and reports
- Ensure accurate data capture
- Maintain communication with customers where required
- Ensure service delivery meets agreed expectations
Escalate service risks promptly and professionally
- Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
- Support cost reduction initiatives (fleet utilisation, empty running reduction, etc.)
- Contribute to operational performance reviews
- Previous experience in a transport / logistics environment (essential)
- Experience in a supervisory or planning role (preferred)
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of driver hours and transport legislation
- Fleet operations experience
- Good IT skills (transport systems experience beneficial)
- Strong communication and decision‑making skills
- Proactive and solutions‑focused approach
- Calm under pressure, critical in night operations
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Clear and professional communicator
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Free eye test and up to £69 vouchers towards glasses
- Interest‑free company loan
- Free on‑site parking
- Referral bonus of £750
- Care First lifestyle programme
- Flu jabs annually
- Group life policy
- Electric vehicle charging points at work
- Flexible career pathway
- Supply Chain Academy
- Enhanced holiday scheme
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Private health care
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