Expire in: 25 days
Night Shift Supervisor – Transport Operations
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 21:00–06:00, Monday to Friday
Location: Robertsbridge
Contract: Temporary (Temp to Perm for the right candidate)
Overview: Lead and coordinate night shift transport operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effective execution of the daily transport plan. Act as the central point of contact between drivers, office staff, contractors, and customers, while maintaining high standards of communication, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee shift operations including shunting, loading bay, weighbridge, and yard marshalling
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, site rules, and emergency procedures
Report incidents and unsafe conditions promptly
Maintain hygiene standards across operational areas
Lead and support the transport office team, managing training, attendance, and performance
Monitor and optimise service delivery, cost control, and productivity
Conduct driver briefings and ensure compliance with Tachomaster and telemetry systems
Manage contractor safety, call-outs, and admin
Plan and adjust staffing, including agency liaison and recruitment
Handle payroll input, hours tracking, and productivity analysis
Escalate and investigate incidents, manage vehicle checks, MOTs, and VORs
Perform safety walks, audits, and hazard spotting
Manage return-to-work processes, absences, and disciplinary actions
Use SAP and other systems for data entry and reporting
Represent the site in cross-site communications and callsAbout You (Essential):
Ideally you will have some experience of leading processes and/or people.
Knowledge of safe working practices
Excellent communication skills
Be an active decision maker
Good standard of English Language
You must have access to your own transport – due to our clients location.About You (Desirable):
Leadership and supervision experience
Previous experience within a Transport environment
Administrative skills
Trailer/vehicle anatomy
Benefits:
Weekly pay
Supportive and inclusive team
Temp to perm for the right candidate
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