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Transport Supervisor

Job in Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, CA16, England, UK
Listing for: Whistl
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Fleet Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Westhoughton

Join our busy and fast-paced Transport team as a Transport Supervisor, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Assistant Transport Manager to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective service across our fleet. You'll help ensure daily transport operations run smoothly. planning vehicle movements, coordinating resources, monitoring SLAs, and supporting regulatory compliance. This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone with strong operational experience, great attention to detail, and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

Youll also support team performance, develop staff, and drive continuous improvement across transport processes, while making sure we stay compliant with all safety, legal, and company standards.

About the Role

What Youll Do
  • Plan and manage Van & HGV fleet movements daily
  • Monitor and ensure timely collections and deliveries within SLAs
  • Support maintenance of OLicence compliance and vehicle condition
  • Lead and support the driver and transport team, including agencies
  • Handle day‑to‑day admin, including tachograph analysis and paperwork
  • Monitor costs, report on KPIs, and contribute to operational improvement
  • Support and implement change initiatives across transport operations
  • Ensure health & safety, legal compliance, and accident investigations
Additional Info

Additional Info

Rotating shifts :
Mon Fri / Tue Sat. You must be flexible to work outside standard hours when needed, and be able to provide support away from the normal location of work on occasion, as required by the business.

Annual leave enhanced with long service.

Company Pension

Long service rewards : both financial and leave‑based.

Health cash plan.

Critical Illness cover

Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.

Access to a well‑established Employee Assistance Programme provider.

And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.

Requirements

What Were Looking For
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a fast‑paced transport environment
  • Strong understanding of UK / EU driving regulations & tachograph law
  • Excellent team leadership, communication, and planning skills
  • Comfortable working independently and making quick decisions
  • Good local and national geographical knowledge
  • Full UK driving licence
  • HGV licence + Driver CPC
  • Experience with Isotrak, Paragon, or similar systems
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