Transport Operations Supervisor Location: Cribbs About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Job Description: Join Gregory Distribution as a Transport Supervisor. In this role, you will take a hands-on approach to leading and supervising day-to-day transport operations, supporting a newly established team in Cribbs during an exciting period of growth. You will play a key part in driving increased workload and expanding the vehicle and driver fleet, while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence. This position offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to all aspects of transport operations and leadership, making it ideal for individuals looking to progress their career. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all vehicles and drivers under your supervision are effectively planned and routed, working closely with the planning team to maximise utilisation, meet customer and company service requirements, and maintain strict cost control. Ensure all fleet vehicles operating from Cribbs are maintained in a clean, safe, and professional condition at all times. Enforce adherence to company uniform standards, ensuring appropriate PPE is issued, available, and replenished as required. Provide strong compliance leadership, ensuring all vehicle, driver, and trailer activities meet statutory obligations, legal requirements, and Health & Safety standards. Ensure all company and customer documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales. Maintain positive employee relations, addressing local issues promptly and escalating concerns to senior management where appropriate. Manage first-stage disciplinary procedures for team members in line with company policy. Ensure full compliance with customer-specific standards and operational procedures. Handle incoming calls professionally and efficiently, resolving queries from customers and internal stakeholders in a timely manner. Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and key stakeholders, resolving issues collaboratively and effectively. Coordinate with workshop teams to ensure vehicles and trailers are available for servicing and repairs, maintaining ongoing compliance with operator licence requirements. Support driver recruitment, ensuring all new starters receive a thorough induction and are fully trained in operational and compliance procedures. Requirements: Previous experience within a transport or logistics environment, with a sound understanding of the Working Time Directive and EU Drivers' Hours regulations. Demonstrated leadership capability, with the ability to manage, support, and motivate a busy operational team. Communicate with confidence and clarity at every level, building strong relationships across the business. Leverage your strong UK geographical knowledge to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. Showcase your organisational skills by prioritising tasks and managing a busy workload with ease. Demonstrate sharp attention to detail and consistently hit daily deadlines. Work collaboratively within a supportive team while also thriving when using your own initiative. Utilise your proficiency in MS Office packages: Word, Excel, and Outlook, to stay on top of reporting and communication. Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd? Competitive Salary : £38,000 per annum - £40,000 per annum and depending on experience. Hours : 10:00am until 19:00pm. Monday to Friday. Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas. Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more. Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business. Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*. Extras : Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program. Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. How to Apply If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications. Eligibility : Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage. Contact Us : For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs. Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you. *Subject to terms and conditions.
