Salary Competitive Salary
Location Appleton
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
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.
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
Driver Management
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
Compliance & Safety
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
System & Planning
Allocate work Track job progress
Ensure accurate data capture
Maintain accurate shift records, incident logs, and reports
Customer Service
Maintain communication with customers where required
Ensure service delivery meets agreed expectations
Escalate service risks promptly and professionally
Continuous Improvement
Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
Support cost reduction initiatives (fleet utilisation, empty running reduction, etc.)
Contribute to operational performance reviews
Skills & Experience:
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
Benefits
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
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.
The Company
As part of the GB Global Group we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.
Our Values
Pride
Our people are proud of the fact they work for Uniserve and in everything they do.
Improvement
Our people are encouraged to constructively challenge so they reach their full potential.
Commitment
Our people are committed to delivering exceptional service.
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Reward
Our people are rewarded for contribution and for value they provide us and our customers.
Involvement
Our people are well informed of progress in our trade, company and customers.
Fair Treatment
Our people are respected and encouraged to respect others, whoever they are.
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