Job Description
This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the operational hub, based in Birmingham. You will take full responsibility for transport operations, fleet compliance, route planning, and day-to-day delivery performance across both sites.
Client Details
Our client is a fast-growing, service-driven organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence and high-quality delivery performance. They pride themselves on maintaining a compliant, safe and collaborative working environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Description
- Oversee daily route planning and delivery operations across the Birmingham hub.
- Utilise TMS and routing systems to ensure customer requirements, time windows and weight limits are met.
- Monitor OTIF performance, temperature control, POD completion and investigate any discrepancies.
- Manage senior drivers, ensuring smooth daily operations, effective debriefs and adherence to process.
- Ensure full legal fleet compliance, daily driver checks and timely repair or hire of vehicles when required.
- Conduct driver spot checks, oversee seasonal resource planning and liaise with agencies for cover.
- Maintain strong communication with the London transport team, ACMs and all hub staff.
- Uphold health & safety, BRC standards, hub cleanliness and all regulatory requirements.
- Lead driver recruitment, training, behaviour monitoring and performance management.
- Track and report weekly mileage, manage operational KPIs and maintain a high-quality, clean, roadworthy fleet.
- Travel to London or other hubs when required to support wider operational needs.
Profile
A successful Transport Supervisor should have:
- A transport professional with at least 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within multi-drop environments.
- Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, routing software and compliance requirements.
- A confident and resilient leader capable of managing drivers, solving operational issues and working under pressure.
- IT literate, highly organised and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and demonstrates strong decision-making, people development and teamwork behaviours.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of £32,660 per annum.
- Permanent position within a large organisation in Birmingham.
- The chance to shape, improve and drive performance across transport, fleet and delivery operations.
- A supportive wider team, opportunities for progression and the autonomy to make meaningful operational decisions.
- A collaborative, people-focused culture where proactive thinking and continuous improvement are recognised and encouraged.
If you are passionate about logistics and looking for a rewarding role as a Transport Supervisor in Birmingham, we encourage you to apply.
