Transport Supervisor
21 hours ago
Sheffield
About the Company We’re representing a well-established and rapidly growing logistics business that delivers time-critical transport solutions across the UK. With a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and excellent customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company that truly values its people and is committed to ongoing growth and development. The Role As a Transport Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of the operation – ensuring that vehicles, drivers, and schedules all run smoothly. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone with strong transport knowledge who thrives in a busy environment and can keep things moving when challenges arise. Key Responsibilities • Planning and overseeing daily deliveries and collections, • Supervising drivers, loaders, and the wider transport team, • Briefing and debriefing drivers, ensuring accurate completion of paperwork, • Monitoring fleet utilisation, compliance, and fuel efficiency, • Ensuring full legal compliance (tacho rules, driver hours, vehicle checks), • Supporting operational planning and problem-solving on the go, • Managing driver rotas, holiday, and sickness cover, • Maintaining high safety standards in the yard and on the road, • Building strong relationships with both customers and internal teams, • Reporting on KPIs and highlighting opportunities for improvement What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a transport/logistics supervisory role, • Strong knowledge of driver hours, WTD, and compliance regulations, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • IT literate (TMS experience desirable), • Proactive problem-solver with a “can-do” attitude, • Ability to remain calm under pressure, • Flexible approach to working hours to meet operational requirements, • Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential) What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (£35,000 – £38,000), • Company pension scheme, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Career progression within a growing organisation, • A supportive and friendly team environment