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Transport Supervisor

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  • Location: Bristol
  • Date posted:
  • Pay£36000 - £36000per annum

Transport Supervisor

Up to £36,000 per annum

Bristol

Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Planner, or Logistics Team Leader looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience managing drivers, vehicle operations, and transport compliance within a fast-paced environment? If YES, we would love to hear from you!

My client, a well-established organisation, is seeking a Transport Supervisor to join their Bristol-based team. Working closely with the management team, you will play a key role in overseeing daily transport activities, supporting drivers, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring operational efficiency across the fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies, including tachograph management and vehicle defect reporting
  • Support the planning and optimisation of daily vehicle routes to maximise productivity and minimise downtime
  • Monitor driver performance, attendance, and productivity, providing coaching and support where required
  • Conduct investigations relating to vehicle incidents, accidents, and employee conduct issues
  • Liaise with drivers, operational teams, and customers to ensure service levels are maintained
  • Oversee vehicle, equipment, and site standards, ensuring operational readiness at all times
  • Maintain accurate transport documentation, reports, and compliance records
  • Assist with credit control processes and support wider business performance objectives
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs

Person Specification

  • Previous experience within a Transport Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Planner, or similar operational role is essential
  • Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, and driver management
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across multiple departments
  • Experience managing and motivating teams within a fast-paced operational environment
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy when completing reports and documentation
  • Good IT skills, including experience using transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

Working hours for this role are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their application. Should you not hear from us within this timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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