Driver Supervisor

Job Title: Driver Supervisor
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing, no fixed end date)
Start Date: October 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week, worked on a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.82 per hour

About Us
Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role
We are seeking a Driver Supervisor to join Dorset Council's Transport Service based at the Old Radio Station Depot in Dorchester. This temporary position is due to commence in October and is offered on a 37-hour per week basis, working a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a key operational role responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the transport fleet, supervising drivers across the county, and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Council policies and procedures. Managing and supporting a team of approximately 65 home-to-school and adult day centre drivers, you will act as the main point of contact for operational queries, coordinate fleet and staffing resources, and provide front-of-house support at the depot. While primarily office and depot based, there may be occasional requirements to move vehicles or undertake driving duties where service needs require.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support drivers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of transport services.
Act as the main point of contact for operational queries and coordinate driver and vehicle availability.
Monitor compliance with transport policies, health & safety, and driving regulations.
Maintain fleet records, process driver timesheets, and report vehicle defects.
Coordinate responses to breakdowns, staffing issues, and service disruptions.
Support driver inductions, training, and development.
Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
Assist with depot operations and occasional driving duties when required.
Skills & Experience

Experience supervising or coordinating teams, ideally within transport, logistics, or fleet operations.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands.
Experience completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge of health & safety within an operational environment.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
D1 licence and minibus experience (desirable).Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed