Transport Supervisor

This role oversees the day-to-day operation, compliance, and performance of a mixed HGV fleet for a leading international freight forwarder based in Dartford. The Transport Supervisor ensures vehicle maintenance, driver management, and legal compliance while driving efficiency and supporting continuous operational improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. They pride themselves on providing reliable, efficient, and customer-focused transport solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. With ongoing growth in their UK operations, they are now seeking a proactive Transport Supervisor to join their team in Dartford

Description

As the Transport Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, compliance, and performance of the UK transport fleet. You will support the day-to-day management of vehicles, drivers, and maintenance schedules, ensuring the highest levels of safety and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the daily operation and allocation of a mixed HGV fleet.
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained, inspected, and compliant with current legislation (including MOTs, servicing, and defect reporting).
• Managing driver performance, tachograph compliance, and working time regulations.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, workshops, and external suppliers to minimise downtime.
• Monitoring fleet KPIs and producing regular performance reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across fleet utilisation and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, Health & Safety standards, and Operator Licence requirements.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing or supervising a commercial transport fleet within a logistics, haulage, or freight forwarding environment.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with vehicle management systems or fleet software (e.g., Tachograph analysis tools, telematics).
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• CPC qualification (preferred but not essential).

Job Offer

On offer for the successful candidate:

• Basic salary - £40k
• Pension scheme
• Routes for progression

Monday to Friday (standard office working hours)

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain