Nightshift Supervisor

Wm Armstrong Ltd; Aspatria; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Aspatria is looking for a Nightshift Supervisor for Milk Operations. In this role, you will lead the nightshift driving team, oversee operations, ensure compliance with legislation, and manage driver schedules. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in transport or logistics and strong communication skills. This job offers a competitive salary of £36,000 to £42,000 based on experience, along with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Be part of a dynamic team

Opportunities for growth

Medicash healthcare scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics supervision, ideally in a dairy or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of driver legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nightshift driving team.
• Oversee load accuracy and shift coverage.
• Adapt plans in real time to meet customer demands.
• Monitor and report on KPIs daily.
• Ensure service levels are met with collaboration.

Skills

Transport or logistics supervision experience

Understanding of driver legislation

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability to changing plans

Competent in telematics and reporting

Job description

Overview

Nightshift Supervisor for Milk Operations at Wm Armstrong (Longtown) Ltd.

• Job Title: Nightshift Supervisor Milk Operations
• Reports to: Depot Manager
• Salary: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Shift: Nightshift 4 on 4 off, 12‑hour shifts
• Location: Aspatria

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the nightshift driving team, ensuring clear communication and smooth shift transitions.
• Oversee start times, load accuracy, and shift coverage to meet delivery and collection schedules.
• Adapt plans in real time to meet customer demands while maintaining profitability.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and customer‑required data daily.
• Ensure service levels are met in collaboration with other departments.
• Optimise resources while ensuring compliance with WTD and driver hours legislation.
• Maintain legal compliance for vehicle roadworthiness (defects, services, MOTs).
• Conduct return‑to‑work meetings, investigations, briefings, and disciplinaries.
• Log and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Foster a positive team culture, addressing driver concerns and communicating operational updates.
• Manage driver holidays and ensure adequate shift cover.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics supervision, ideally in a dairy or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of driver legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing plans and priorities.
• Competent in using telematics and reporting systems.

Benefits

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Play a key role in delivering essential products to our customers.
• Opportunities for growth and development in a thriving business.
• Competitive salary between £36,000 and £42,000, based on experience.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.

Additional Information

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management

Industries: Strategic Management Services