Details:
- Salary: £31,541 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bolton
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Join our busy and fast-paced Transport team as a Transport Supervisor on a 14-month fixed-term contract in Bolton, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Assistant Transport Manager to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service across our fleet. You'll help ensure daily transport operations run smoothly, planning vehicle movements, coordinating resources, monitoring SLAs, and supporting regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone with strong operational experience, great attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
You’ll also support team performance, develop staff, and drive continuous improvement across transport processes, while making sure we stay compliant with all safety, legal, and company standards.
About the RoleWhat You’ll Do
Plan and manage Van & HGV fleet movements daily
Monitor and ensure timely collections and deliveries within SLAs
Support maintenance of O’Licence compliance and vehicle condition
Lead and support the driver and transport team, including agencies
Handle day-to-day admin, including tachograph analysis and paperwork
Monitor costs, report on KPIs, and contribute to operational improvement
Support and implement change initiatives across transport operations
Ensure health & safety, legal compliance, and accident investigations
Additional Info
Rotating shifts: Mon–Fri / Tue–Sat. You must be flexible to work outside standard hours when needed, and be able to provide support away from the normal location of work on occasion, as required by the business.
Benefits
Annual leave enhanced with long service.
Company Pension
Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
Health cash plan.
Life assurance scheme.
Critical Illness cover
Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
Career development opportunities.
Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced transport environment
Strong understanding of UK/EU driving regulations & tachograph law
Excellent team leadership, communication, and planning skills
Comfortable working independently and making quick decisions
Confident using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Good local and national geographical knowledge
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
HGV licence + Driver CPC
Management CPC qualification
Experience with Isotrak, Paragon, or similar systems