Transport Supervisor

Role Overview

As a Transport Supervisor at HIVED's Hayes depot, you are a key operational leader supporting the Transport Manager in delivering safe, efficient, and compliant transport operations. Reporting to the Head of Transport, you will help ensure that our fleet of eHGVs remains roadworthy, drivers perform at their best, and daily schedules are executed accurately. This role combines administrative discipline with hands on, on the ground leadership.

Responsibilities

In line with statutory guidance, the Transport Supervisor is responsible for the continuous and effective management of the transport operation at Hayes, including:

• Support the Transport Manager by monitoring driver hours and adherence to the Working Time Directive.
• Maintain records for DVSA audits, including vehicle maintenance, collection paperwork, gate checks, and fleet damage audits.
• Complete weekly fleet damage audits and gate checks, reporting findings and assisting with corrective actions.
• Support upkeep of the Convey compliance dashboard, ensuring vehicle defects and approvals are reviewed and actioned promptly.
• Ensure VOR (Vehicle Off Road) vehicles are booked in for maintenance or repair quickly to minimise downtime.
• Line manage drivers, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Schedule drivers, manage absences, and coordinate agency cover to meet operational demand.
• Work with the Transport Manager to arrange driver training, Samsara debriefs, infringement debriefs, and accident/incident investigations.
• Schedule and track Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) to maintain fleet availability and roadworthiness, ensuring tractor PMIs every 8 weeks and trailer PMIs every 12 weeks maximum.
• Monitor technical compliance of vehicles and report issues to the Transport Manager.
• Validate transport plans to ensure staffing aligns with operational requirements.
• Maintain and develop a robust driver recruitment pipeline to ensure sufficient coverage for all shifts.
• Collaborate with planning where required, to implement operational changes and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage the end to end process for hiring new drivers to maintain a resilient labour pool.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Strong awareness of O Licence compliance stipulations and DVSA standards.
• Minimum 2 years in transport, logistics, or operational supervision; experience managing drivers preferred.
• Skills: Leadership, attention to detail, problem solving, and safety first mindset.
• Attributes: Reliable, structured, proactive, and capable of escalating risks appropriately.

How we reward our team

• Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team.
• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role.
• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays.
  • If you're on a 4 days on - 4 days off shift pattern, you are entitled to the equivalent of 18 days paid holiday plus public holidays.
  • Similarly on a 4 days on - 3 days off shift pattern, you are entitled to the equivalent of 20 days paid holiday plus public holidays.
• 1 Birthday Day Off + 2 Tenure Based Additional Days Off.
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental, vision & mental health therapy.
• Bi annual performance reviews and tailored development plans.
• Annual compensation review.
• Team lunch provided once a week.
• Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day one right.
• Community volunteer days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Dog friendly office and depots.
• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference).