Transport Supervisor - Woolwich - DA1 - DA18

£30,000 - £40,000
Ref: 818 Date Posted: Monday 14 Apr 2025

A large UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Supervisor to manage a fleet of vehicles of varying sizes and help improve business growth. The Transport Supervisor will have previous experience working in a similar position and have experience in multi-drop distribution. In addition, the Transport Supervisor will have good geographical knowledge, experience in fleet compliance such as FORS, and excellent leadership, communication and managerial skills.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily driver briefing and debriefing
  • Supporting with the creation and management of purchase orders
  • Maintaining accurate records across transport operations
  • Assisting in disciplinary processes when necessary
  • Promoting and maintaining a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture
  • Investigating operational incidents and implementing corrective actions
  • Identifying and driving operational efficiencies (e.g. vehicle utilisation, R&M spend, training)
  • Monitoring and actioning vehicle defects and driver infringements
  • Maintaining high fleet standards (cleanliness, compliance, presentation)
  • Collaborating closely with warehouse and production teams

 

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

  • Experience working in a transport environment, ideally as a supervisor
  • Background in multi-drop distribution
  • Familiarity with fleet compliance standards, especially FORS
  • Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach
  • Commercially aware and customer-focused

 

Desirables:

  • Lorry Loader experience

 

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE

Benefits: To be discussed at interview