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Title: Transport Supervisor

Location: Workington

Salary: £13.50/hour + Overtime

Hours: Flexible, 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with a single half-day weekend cover as required)

About the Role

Talento Group is delighted to be recruiting for our long-established and well respected client in Workington who produce and distribute clean linen to the hospitality industry.

We are recruiting a Transport Supervisor to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a critical role, responsible for planning and managing driver and vehicle resources to ensure delivery and collection targets are met efficiently and compliantly. If you have strong organisational skills, a thorough understanding of transport regulations, and a passion for maintaining high service standards, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Plan driver schedules and delivery runs, optimising resources while adhering to working time directives and drivers' hours regulations.
Monitor and maintain compliance with vehicle safety, including defects, servicing, and MOT schedules.
Brief and debrief drivers, ensuring company standards are upheld at all times.
Address live driver queries and resolve issues as they arise.
Investigate fleet damage incidents and escalate to line management as needed.
Conduct disciplinary hearings, return-to-work interviews, and support risk assessment processes.
Collaborate with other departments to maintain service levels and achieve business goals.
Requirements

Significant knowledge of tachograph rules, driver regulations, and road transport directives.
CPC National qualification (desirable but not essential).
Previous experience in a supervisory role within a transport or logistics setting.
Excellent planning and organisational skills with high numeracy levels.
Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
Proven experience in an FMCG transport environment is highly advantageous.
What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £13.50/hour.
Overtime opportunities available.
Flexible working hours.
Remote working arrangements.
*Please Note - The single half day weekend cover that is required as needed can be done remotely if required