Overview
Transport Supervisor role near Dartford within a growing engineering business, overseeing fleet compliance, offering £40,000–£50,000 salary and development opportunities long-term.
About the company
This well-established and growing engineering, transport, and construction-focused business supports a diverse operational workforce through a robust, safety-led transport function. With long-term staff retention, low turnover, and a genuine commitment to progression, the company invests in people, systems, and compliance to ensure high standards across its nationwide operations. The Transport Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining these standards.
Key Benefits
* Basic salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
* Clear development and training opportunities
* Salary and duties review after three months
* Free on-site parking
* Friendly, social team environment
* Long-term career stability within a growing business
Role responsibilities
As a Transport Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate all transport and fleet activities across a mixed fleet of approximately 38 vehicles, including vans, lorries, and cars.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing MOTs, servicing, repairs, and general fleet maintenance
* Acting as the main point of contact for fleet accidents, insurance claims, and related paperwork
* Ensuring compliance with Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards and audit requirements
* Maintaining accurate electronic records, receipts, certifications, and weekly vehicle checks
* Allocating spare vehicles, managing vehicle access fobs, and overseeing spare van upkeep
* Communicating fleet behaviour concerns and compliance issues to senior colleagues
* Coordinating external suppliers and service providers
* Delivering toolbox talks focused on vehicle safety and best practice
* Proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
* Supporting ad hoc office-based projects as required
* The Transport Supervisor will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and forward-thinking fleet management.
Qualifications and experience
* Proven experience in transport, fleet, or logistics coordination or supervision
* Strong knowledge of vehicle compliance, maintenance scheduling, and audits
* Confident managing documentation, records, and internal systems
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Comfortable working in an engineering, transport, or construction environment
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
* You may have experience working as a Transport Coordinator, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Transport Administrator, Fleet Planner, Transport Planner, Transport Manager or similar.
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