Apprentice Transport Supervisor

Process Management:

• Execute and adjust daily plans for Van and HGV fleets


• Co‑ordinate resources to ensure availability and escalate delays


• Monitor all collections and deliveries to meet SLA and procedural standards


• Manage the movement of assets and consumables, maintaining accurate records. Ensure all vehicles comply with O’Licence and company maintenance requirements, recording and escalating defects


• Support transport administration including scheduling paperwork, tachograph analysis and infringement monitoring


• Provide accurate data for financial and performance reporting, identifying trends for improvement


• Manage cost‑related tasks as required


• Build strong relationships with internal teams, service providers and clients to support efficient information flow

Team Leadership and Management:

• Support recruitment of drivers and transport support staff, including agency personnel


• Ensure completion of pre‑employment checks, assessments and induction training. Conduct regular licence checks to maintain compliance


• Lead team meetings and briefings to communicate performance expectations and operational update


• Manage attendance, conduct and performance issues in line with policy


• Provide coaching and training to support development and performance improvement


• Provide cover for the Transport Manager during absence

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor compliance with driving hours, Working Time Directive rules and road‑safety legislation


• Ensure safe, efficient operations that meet quality standards. Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, completing follow‑up actions and leading investigations or disciplinary processes with HR support


• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including Mail Integrity, Health & Safety, Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Data Protection and Information Security. Maintain accurate safety and compliance records


• Monitor adherence to transport security policies and support investigations into potential breaches

Change Management:

• Support continuous improvement within the transport department, working with the wider management team to identify and implement enhancements


• Communicate change clearly to ensure understanding and engagement


• Measure and monitor the impact of change, providing feedback and solutions


• Act as a proactive problem‑solver, collaborating with other departments to deliver effective and sustainable change