Transport Supervisor
Location: Inverness
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
I am currently recruiting on behalf of an established business for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join their operation and play a key role in the day-to-day management of their transport function.
This is a hands-on supervisory opportunity suited to someone with a strong background in transport operations, fleet compliance, driver management and health & safety.
You will be responsible for helping to ensure that daily deliveries and collections are planned and completed efficiently, while maintaining high standards of legal compliance, safety and customer service.
About the Opportunity
Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will supervise a team of HGV and van drivers and work alongside the warehouse team to ensure vehicles are loaded, dispatched and operated safely and efficiently.
The successful candidate will need to be organised, confident and proactive, with the ability to manage the pressures of a busy transport environment while ensuring that safety and compliance remain a priority.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating daily transport operations, including driver scheduling, vehicle allocation and delivery planning.
- Monitoring delivery and collection performance and working towards strong OTIF results.
- Supervising HGV and van drivers, including attendance, punctuality, performance and conduct.
- Working closely with warehouse and sales teams to resolve operational and delivery issues.
- Supporting the planning and improvement of transport routes and overall fleet efficiency.
- Assisting with warehouse loading activities and ensuring vehicles are loaded safely and correctly.
- Carrying out regular vehicle safety and compliance checks.
- Monitoring vehicle defects and liaising with relevant parties regarding servicing and maintenance.
- Ensuring drivers comply with drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and Working Time Regulations.
- Completing regular driver licence and compliance checks.
- Supporting risk assessments and ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Delivering toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings where required.
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
- Maintaining accurate transport, safety and compliance records.
- Monitoring relevant KPIs and providing operational information to management.
- Supporting internal and external audits and inspections.
- Promoting a positive health and safety culture across the transport, warehouse and yard areas.
- Escalating significant operational, safety or compliance concerns appropriately.
The Person I'm Looking For
I'm particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have previous experience in a transport supervisory, fleet management or logistics role and who are comfortable taking responsibility for both people and compliance.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- CPC Management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience supervising transport or delivery operations.
- A good understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations.
- Experience with vehicle compliance, defect management and maintenance schedules.
- Experience carrying out risk assessments and implementing effective control measures.
- Experience investigating accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Experience delivering toolbox talks, inductions or health & safety briefings.
- Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
- Good IT skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
- IOSH qualification or equivalent.
- Experience of route planning or fleet optimisation.
- Previous warehouse or distribution experience.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Fire Marshal or Fire Safety training.
Why Consider the Role?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced transport professional looking to take the next step in their career or for an established Transport Supervisor looking for a new challenge.
The role offers the opportunity to have genuine responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy transport operation, while playing an important part in driver performance, fleet compliance, health & safety and operational efficiency.
If you have the right combination of transport experience, supervisory ability and compliance knowledge, I would be very interested in hearing from you.
Pay: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
