Transport Supervisor

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. They pride themselves on providing reliable, efficient, and customer-focused transport solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. With ongoing growth in their UK operations, they are now seeking a proactive Transport Supervisor to join their team in Dartford.

Job Description

As the Transport Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, compliance, and performance of the UK transport fleet. You will support the day-to-day management of vehicles, drivers, and maintenance schedules, ensuring the highest levels of safety and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the daily operation and allocation of a mixed HGV fleet.
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained, inspected, and compliant with current legislation (including MOTs, servicing, and defect reporting).
• Managing driver performance, tachograph compliance, and working time regulations.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, workshops, and external suppliers to minimise downtime.
• Monitoring fleet KPIs and producing regular performance reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across fleet utilisation and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, Health & Safety standards, and Operator Licence requirements.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing or supervising a commercial transport fleet within a logistics, haulage, or freight forwarding environment.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with vehicle management systems or fleet software (e.g., Tachograph analysis tools, telematics).
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• CPC qualification (preferred but not essential).

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

• Basic salary - £40k
• Pension scheme
• Routes for progression

Monday to Friday (standard office working hours).

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain