Transport Supervisor
Monday to Friday | 5:00am - 2:00pm
£29,100 per year (£14 per hour) + annual profit‑related bonus
Are you a hands‑on transport professional who thrives in a fast‑moving environment? We're looking for a proactive Transport Supervisor to lead and support our driver team at a busy next‑day delivery RDC. This is a key role where you'll champion health & safety, drive operational excellence, and help deliver an outstanding service to our customers.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading, supporting and supervising a team of drivers in a fast‑paced transport operation
* Championing health & safety and transport compliance, proactively building a strong Stay Safe culture
* Planning and reviewing delivery routes to maximise efficiency, utilisation and fuel performance
* Responding swiftly to changes in volumes, resources, breakdowns and operational challenges
* Coaching drivers, providing constructive feedback, and managing infringements in line with current legislation
* Ensuring vehicles are inspected, maintained and compliant with Operator Licence requirements
* Conducting investigations, return‑to‑work interviews and other people‑focused processes when required
* Making confident, logical decisions under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail
* Taking a commercial view of fleet operations, with an understanding of cost control and performance
What we're looking for:
* Experience in a Transport Supervisor (or similar) role, ideally within a fast‑paced logistics or RDC environment
* A strong focus on health & safety, compliance and continuous improvement
* A natural leader who can motivate, engage and communicate effectively with drivers and colleagues
* The confidence to handle challenges calmly and professionally
* Strong organisational skills, good computer literacy and a thorough, methodical approach
Desirable (but not essential):
* HGV licence with CPC
* Good working knowledge of transport legislation and best practice
Why join us?
* Sociable Monday-Friday day shift - no weekends
* Competitive pay with a yearly bonus linked to company profits
* A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership genuinely make a difference
* A role with real responsibility and opportunity to drive standards forward
If you're passionate about transport, safety, and leading people-and want to be part of a company that values efficiency, teamwork and improvement-we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
* Quick & easy online registration
* Ongoing assignments
* Holiday entitlement
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Excellent rates of pay
* Overtime available
* Online payslips
* Contributory Pension Scheme
The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991.The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, from which it specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sector.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.