Transport Supervisor

Transport Supervisor

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor looking for your next career move with a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent position?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join a busy and growing operation in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven transport professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring a first-class service is delivered every day.

Working as part of a fast-paced logistics environment, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the transport operation, leading a team of drivers and supporting the wider management team to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilites:

* Managing and motivating a transport team, ensuring high standards of performance, engagement, and development

* Overseeing daily transport operations, ensuring plans are delivered efficiently and customer expectations are met

* Managing driver performance, training needs, and continuous improvement initiatives

* Ensuring fleet compliance, including vehicle checks, defects, servicing, and operational standards

* Monitoring KPIs, productivity, service levels, and operational costs

* Maintaining a safe, compliant, and positive working environment

* Working closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational challenges

Requirements:

* Has previous experience managing a transport operation within logistics, FMCG, or a similar fast-paced environment

* Has strong people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams

* Is confident managing targets, KPIs, compliance, and operational improvements

* Has excellent organisational skills and can manage priorities in a busy environment

* Holds a Transport Manager CPC (Standard National) qualification (essential)

What’s on Offer

* Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential

* £17.50 per hour (approx. £36,000 equivalent salary)

* Monday to Friday working pattern

* Opportunity to join a professional and supportive transport operation

* A role where you can make a real impact and drive improvements

If you’re a confident transport professional ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within seven days please assume you have not been selected on this occasion.

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd is a specialist employment agency supplying permanent, temporary and contract staff within the Logistics, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. We are also accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow professional and ethical working procedures
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed