Transport Supervisor Nights - Fixed Term
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Location: Heywood depot
Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights 19:00-07:00
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Role overview
As a Transport Supervisor at Heywood, you will play a key part in overseeing night operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and service delivery across both local and remote sites. Your responsibilities will include the following items.
* Overseeing day-to-day (D2D) transport operations, including depots without transport cover during out-of-hours periods.
* Reporting Goods Received Reports (GRRs) and addressing exceptions appropriately.
* Managing invoicing and associated administrative processes.
* Debriefing drivers to ensure accurate completion of paperwork and electronic data.
* Completing and monitoring the Status 0 Report for vehicle activity and load status.
* Tracking and updating Critical Care Trackers to ensure priority loads are managed effectively.
* Allocating drivers and monitoring their daily activity including route progress, delays, and unauthorised stops.
* Managing agency driver bookings, monitoring spend, and ensuring accurate documentation.
* Monitoring and recording driver infringements, ensuring they are understood and signed.
* Supporting driver training on electronic pads and company systems.
* Booking vehicle inspections, servicing and MOTs both internally and externally.
* Reporting vehicle defects, RTAs, and near misses.
* Ordering and managing site fuel levels.
* Collaborating with peers across the wider transport network to ensure high service levels.
Required qualifications and experience
* Previous experience in transport supervision, preferably in a fast-paced logistics environment.
* Strong knowledge of driver hours and working time legislation.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
* A strong sense of accountability and the ability to work independently during night shifts.
* Clear and confident communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Competency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS) is desirable, but not essential – training provided for the right candidate.
* A team-player attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
What’s in it for me?
* Free onsite car park.
* Access to a 24/7 employee assistance line offering confidential counselling and advice.
* Preferential rates for loans and savings through a credit union.
* Referral bonus for introducing new employees.
Why Lineage?
Lineage is a global company with a shared purpose to transform the food supply chain and reduce waste. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including ex-military and veterans with transferable skills.
Equal opportunity and wellbeing
We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity across sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We offer support for wellbeing, safety equipment, and access to an employee assistance program.
Note
This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role and is subject to change at Lineage’s discretion. This posting is current as of now.
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