At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee daily transport operations and manage a team of drivers in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic FMCG distribution company focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear career progression, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport supervision and strong knowledge of UK regulations.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The role involves overseeing daily transport operations in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high service standards while managing and developing a team of drivers. The ideal candidate will have depot supervisory experience, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and the ability to drive performance and continuous improvement within a growing organisation.
The Depot Supervisor will play a key role in the day-to-day management of transport operations, ensuring an efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery service. Responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing daily transport operations, including route planning, vehicle allocation, and driver scheduling
- Managing and motivating a team of drivers to deliver high performance and excellent customer service
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including driver hours, tachograph regulations, and health & safety standards
- Monitoring KPIs and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across service, cost, and efficiency
- Handling escalations, delivery issues, and customer queries in a timely and professional manner
- Supporting fleet management, including maintenance scheduling and vehicle checks
- Collaborating with warehouse and operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics
- Contributing to budget control and cost optimisation initiatives
The ideal candidate will bring a strong operational background within transport or logistics, alongside a proactive and hands-on management style:
- Proven experience in a transport supervisory or team leader role
- Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience managing drivers within a fast-paced distribution environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions under pressure
- Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and basic IT tools
- CPC qualification (desirable but not essential)
Competitive salary package, opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation, clear career progression opportunities, supportive and collaborative working environment.
