Transport & Operations Supervisor

Wcfnw; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a hands-on Transport & Operations Supervisor to oversee daily depot activities in Carnforth. This role requires strong leadership and compliance management to ensure safe operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport or depot environments, particularly in driver supervision. Responsibilities include supervising operations, coordinating with teams, and leading on safety audits. The company offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits, promoting a strong safety and performance culture.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or depot operations with understanding of driver supervision and compliance.
• Knowledge of operator licence requirements and vehicle defect reporting.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily depot and transport operations effectively.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve transport issues as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements at all times.
• Lead on safety meetings and audits to promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Driver supervision

Compliance monitoring

Communication skills

Health & safety understanding

Education

International CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Transport & Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day depot activity at Carnforth. This is a key on-site role where safety, compliance, and people leadership come together.

Location

Carnforth

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily depot and transport operations
• Coordinate with routing and customer service teams to resolve issues
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and site standards are safe, compliant, and well maintained
• Act as an out-of-hours contact for transport incidents and site security
• Support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and audits
• Be first responder to fuel spillages and contamination incidents
• Manage breakdown cover, winter gritting, and site fire safety checks

Safety, Compliance & Transport Management

• Ensure operations meet legal, company, and fuel safety requirements
• Monitor driver compliance with hours, PPE, safe systems of work, and defect reporting
• Act as Named Transport Manager, ensuring full compliance with operator licence, driver licensing, CPC, tachographs, inspections, and maintenance
• Maintain accurate records and support audits and inspections

Driver Leadership

• Act as first point of contact for drivers on site
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and probation reviews
• Coach drivers on performance, safety, and wellbeing
• Manage attendance, holidays, sickness, and time recording
• Support payroll submission and escalate formal HR matters when required

Continuous Improvement

• Support performance against KPIs
• Implement corrective actions and local improvement initiatives
• Provide regular feedback to Transport Manager and the Operations Manager

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in transport or depot operations with a good understanding of driver supervision, compliance, and health & safety would be ideal. Holding the International CPC qualification would be an advantage, however full training and support can be provided. Knowledge of operator licence requirements, driver hours, and vehicle defect reporting is beneficial, as is experience in fuel or hazardous goods environments or holding a health & safety qualification. Strong communication skills, confidence working with drivers, and a proactive, safety-first approach are key.

Why Join Us?

• A visible influential leadership role
• Real responsibility and autonomy
• A safety-first, people focused environment

Benefits We Offer

• Employee Ownership: Share in our success through various share schemes.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Life insurance, pension scheme and full uniform provided.
• Access to employee discount programs, assistance programs and exclusive WCF perks (from discounted pet food to glamping holidays).
• Comprehensive training and induction program for all new employees

Apply now and join a team that values safety, leadership, and getting it right.