Transport Supervisor in Doncaster

Polypipe Building Products – Transport Supervisor

Polypipe Building Products focuses on delivering solutions to the residential sector, working with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders, and groundworkers to deliver above‑ and below‑ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions, and hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Role Overview

The Transport Supervisor will liaise with management, employees, and external service providers professionally, working closely with all internal stakeholders to provide an effective and proficient service to all customers. Main duties include overseeing daily transportation operations, scheduling and routing while ensuring compliance with transportation laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Transport Manager in managing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
• Plan, organise, and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the daily transport plan is accomplished in line with organisational requirements.
• Assist with investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
• Conduct accident investigations and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain vehicles in optimal condition and manage repair schedules.
• Monitor transportation costs and optimise budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to the operation of goods vehicles & driver licensing.
• Uphold schedules and policy changes.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to deliver agreed policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Coach, train, and develop the team to continuously improve performance, professionalism, and competence.
• Ensure all activities comply with company‑introduced Health, Safety and Environment measures.

Skills & Requirements

• Transport/Logistics or Distribution experience in a fast‑paced environment, led by a team.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of H&S regulations within a transport environment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to make decisions on own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday – Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives, including complimentary occupational health on‑site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on‑site parking

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage