At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee night transport operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance while supporting drivers.
- Company: Join Uniserve, a company that values people, performance, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, pension scheme, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transport operations while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport/logistics and supervisory roles preferred.
Uniserve's core values focus on people, performance, and sustainability. They emphasise pride, commitment, and fair treatment of their employees, fostering a culture of improvement and rewarding contributions.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Operations Supervisor to oversee and coordinate night operations on site. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant running of all night transport activities, supporting both drivers and colleagues while maintaining high operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all night transport operations, ensuring efficient routing, on time departures, accurate documentation, and effective allocation of vehicles and resources.
- Lead, support, and guide night shift drivers and operational staff, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring smooth communication and handovers with day teams.
- Maintain full compliance with transport legislation, safety standards, and vehicle maintenance requirements, promoting a strong safety culture across the operation.
- Respond quickly to operational issues such as delays or breakdowns, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and produce clear and accurate shift reports.
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:
- 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 £49 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.
- Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
- Flexible Career Pathway Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.
Transport Operations Supervisor in London employer: Uniserve Holdings Ltd
At Uniserve, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering HGV Class 1 Drivers a competitive salary and a range of benefits that prioritise your well-being and professional growth. Our supportive work culture fosters development through our Supply Chain Academy and flexible career pathways, ensuring you have the tools to succeed while enjoying perks like a discretionary bonus and free eye tests. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded, all while playing a crucial role in transforming the logistics industry.
