Transport Supervisor
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,350 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0PF |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH421054_1755870540 |
Summary
Transport Supervisor - Night Shifts
Location: Widnes
Shifts: Nightshifts 4 on 4 off
Contract: Temp to perm
Pay Rate: £30,350pa
Do you like the idea of assisting the transport function on a key contract for one of the biggest, fastest-growing names in logistics?
Are you ready for your next challenge?
We're looking for full-time, Transport Supervisor to join us at our site in Widnes - this role is temp to perm for the ideal candidate.
Working on a 4 on 4 off Night shift, you'll be responsible for supporting the Transport Manager in the overall running of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport operation.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will ensure full adherence to all policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Complied with HR protocols, including disciplinary procedures, absence management, return-to-work processes, and the Code of Business Ethics.
- Built and maintained effective working relationships across all departments within the company
- Utilised company systems to complete all depot and contract administration tasks in accordance with site and corporate requirements.
- Generated and submitted reports as required, covering Finance, KPIs, Claims, and Health & Safety metrics.
- Monitored and managed resource levels to meet both customer expectations and operational demands.
- Liaised with external haulage providers and recruitment agencies to support operational needs.
- Supported delivery planning and data entry, ensuring all customer delivery documentation was accurate and complete.
- Maintained proactive communication with the customer, resolving queries efficiently and professionally.
- Took ownership of shift operations, addressing and resolving any operational issues as they arose.
- Collaborated with the Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) and third-party vendors to ensure full fleet compliance and regular servicing.
- Ensured vehicles were removed from service as required for maintenance or Vehicle Off Road (VOR) status.
- Investigated vehicle incidents and escalated findings to senior management in line with company policy.
- Carry out driver brief and de-brief as well as data entry of statistics as required.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
- It's important you have a proven track record as a Transport Supervisor or Transport Manager within a fast-paced distribution role.
- At least 2 years' experience of progressively more responsible jobs within Operations or Planning
- Proven experience within transport sector (ideally dealing with HGV's)
- A good understanding of compliance and driver hours
- Must have experience with Tachomaster, Microlise and other R2C systems.
- Transport management CPC would be beneficial but not essential.
- Computer literate as well as excellent attention to detail
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team with a real drive for optimisation and continuous improvement
As a Manpower employee your benefits will be:
- 28 days paid holiday accrued weekly across the year.
- Weekly Pay
- Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
- Access to the My Path upskilling programme
- Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
Moving into the permanent role above, the benefits will then be:
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern throughout the year
- 20 days holiday
- High street discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Workplace pension
- Many other perks
Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!