Job Title: Transport Section Leader / Supervisor – Logistics
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday
The Role
A logistics operation in Leicestershire is looking for an experienced Transport Section Leader/Supervisor to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy regional transport function. This is a hands-on operational leadership role, responsible for turning the transport plan into reality: managing drivers, resolving disruptions in real time, and keeping deliveries and collections moving across a defined regional patch.
What the role involves
- Full accountability for executing the daily transport plan for the region
- Managing driver allocation, delays, breakdowns and last-minute changes
- Overseeing POD collection and resolving queries from customers and internal teams
- Line management of a small transport team including a planner and deputy section leader
- Working closely with the planning function so plans are realistic and deliverable
- Building a calm, well-run shift culture, not a shouting one
What’s needed
- Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor, Section Leader, Shift Manager or similar within haulage, distribution or logistics
- Comfortable under pressure with the ability to problem-solve on the flyStrong people management skills and a calm, steady approach
- Experience with transport management systems is an advantage
Keywords: Transport Supervisor, Transport Manager, Section Leader, Logistics, Haulage, Distribution, Fleet, Driver Management, Transport Planning, 4×4 shift, Leicestershire, East Midlands
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