Transport Supervisor

Rexel Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global distribution company in Glasgow is seeking a Transport Supervisor to manage route planning and delivery operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with transport regulations, leading a team of drivers, and maintaining safety standards. Applicants should have experience in a supervisory role within transport operations and strong communication skills. The position offers a hands-on challenge in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in transport or distribution operations.
• Comfortable with predominantly vans, exposure to HGV operations.
• Understanding of driver compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage route planning and ensure stock is moved efficiently.
• Monitor vehicle movements and manage delays.
• Lead and support drivers, manage rotas and performance.

Skills

Collaboration

Takes Accountability

Customer Focus

Communication

Organised

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on getting teams moving, solving problems on the go and keeping deliveries on time? Do you enjoy a hands‑on role in a busy hub where every decision counts?

We have an opening for Transport Supervisor to join our Glasgow Hub, working Monday‑Friday, 04:30‑13:00 shift pattern.

Rexel is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy‑efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.

Benefits of a Career with Rexel

• Bonuses: Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years).
  • You can also buy and sell holiday each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
• Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance / Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!
• Perks: Contributory pension scheme and life assurance, staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education.

Job Description

As a Transport Supervisor, you'll take ownership of route planning, driver briefs, liaising with branches and other hubs and coordinating with warehouse management and admin to support day‑to‑day work allocation to ensure that external and internal customer expectations are met.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient route planning of the delivery vehicles and ensure that stock is moved efficiently and safely.
• Monitor vehicle movements and progress, adjusting plans to manage delays or issues.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation of vehicles (licences, inspections, defect reporting).
• Manage compliance with all relevant procedures, such as freight transport legislation, Rexel commercial vehicle operating procedures, audit, security, environmental and health and safety policies.
• Lead, coach and support drivers — manage rotas, absences and performance.
• Maintain accurate records: deliveries, mileage, vehicle checks, fuel and paperwork.
• Liaise with warehouse/dispatch and customers to ensure correct loading and on‑time delivery.
• Manage relationships with internal customers and third parties to determine their requirements and achieve our service level agreements.
• Implement and promote safe working practices and compliance with transport regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: help refine routes, loading processes and turnaround times.
• Ensure that warehouse and transport procedures and paperwork are compliant.
• Control and monitor costs, such as driver overtime, absence, transport carrier costs.

Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles. The behaviours that will set you up for success as a Transport colleague include:

• Collaboration: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Takes Accountability: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a small transport or distribution operation (despatch/transport).
• Comfortable working with predominantly vans and at least exposure to HGV operations.
• Understanding of drivers compliance.
• Strong communicator with practical leadership skills — able to manage a small, busy team.
• Organised, calm under pressure and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Good IT skills for job planning and basic record keeping (experience with transport management systems is a plus).

Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high‑performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best.