Fine art and specialist logistics is one of the most fascinating corners of the transport world — one day you're planning the safe collection of a gallery installation, the next you're routing a fleet across the country for a high-value relocation. No two weeks look the same, and the work genuinely matters to the clients who trust you with it.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, specialist logistics operator for a Transport Logistics Supervisor to join their transport leadership team. This is a desk-based, planning-heavy role at the heart of the operation — you'll be the person keeping the wheels turning (literally) behind the scenes.
You don't need art industry experience. What you do need is genuine transport and logistics know-how, and — most importantly — real confidence managing drivers and crews.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing rotas and availability for 15+ drivers and technicians, scheduling collections and deliveries and keeping resources optimally allocated
- Planning and coordinating weekly domestic logistics activity, with the flexibility to adapt when plans change at short notice
- Providing phone support to drivers on the road and acting as a calm, capable point of contact when things go sideways
- Monitoring driver hours, CPC compliance and holiday/timekeeping alongside line managers
- Coordinating vehicle servicing, MOTs and workshop visits
- Assisting with import/export customs processes for cross-border jobs
- Building strong client relationships, providing quotations and follow-up
- Working closely with Projects, Shipping, Customs and Warehouse teams, plus supporting recruitment and onboarding of new drivers
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience in transport, fleet planning, logistics or distribution
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience
- A proper grafter — hardworking, hands-on and happy to get stuck in rather than just delegate
- Someone who can confidently manage a wide range of driver personalities: give clear direction, hold people accountable, and stay unflustered under pressure
- Excellent UK geographical knowledge
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
- A proactive problem-solver, comfortable thinking on your feet
- Comfortable being contactable by mobile/WhatsApp outside normal hours for urgent driver queries — this isn't routine out-of-hours working, just being reachable when genuinely needed
What's on offer:
- £40,000 salary
- Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (1-hour lunch) — no weekend working
- A genuinely varied, fast-paced role at the centre of a specialist logistics operation
- The chance to join a close-knit transport leadership team where your planning and organisation make a real, visible difference
If you're a transport professional who thrives on keeping plates spinning, loves a challenge, and wants to bring that skill into a genuinely interesting corner of the logistics world — we'd love to hear from you.
Transport Logistics Supervisor in Watford employer: RELOcruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and supportive work environment as a Warehouse Manager, where your leadership skills will be valued and nurtured. With a focus on operational excellence and safety, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop your teams while driving continuous improvement across two fine art warehouse sites in Ware and Royston. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on management.
