Night Transport Supervisor

Uniserve is seeking a Nights Transport Supervisor to oversee and manage all night transport operations at the Warrington site, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of customer requirements while maintaining high operational standards and cost control.

4 on / 4 off, 12-hour night shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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
• Ensure accurate data capture
• Maintain accurate shift records, incident logs, and reports

• 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
• Good IT skills (transport systems experience beneficial)
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Calm under pressure (critical in night operations)
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Clear and professional communicator

• Competitive Salary:
  We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus:
  Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme:
  We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review:
  Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses:
  Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan:
  We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking:
  Convenient and hassle-free.
• Referral Bonus £750:
  Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme:
  Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually:
  Stay healthy, on us.
• Group Life Policy:
  We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work:
  Embrace sustainable transport
• Flexible Career Pathway:
  Grow with us!
• Supply Chain Academy:
  We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
• Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
• Apprenticeships:
  Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
• Private Health Care:
  We are committed to your wellbeing.