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

Training:
The training will take place on the job, with the support of the training provider's workshops, tutorials In addition, eLearning, internal workshops and coaching

Training Outcome:
Transport Supervisor position - Assistant Transport Manager - Transport Manager

Employer Description:

We are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in mail services handling over 50% of business mail in UK. Our mail expertise supports our continued growth in parcel delivery and ecommerce markets, combined with our unique advertising portfolio across Doordrop Media.

Working Hours :
5 days out of 7; flexible attitude to shifts and rotas, including Saturdays and evenings.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Good UK geographical knowledge