Transport Supervisor

Location Dartford
Discipline: Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Lifting & Handling
Associated job titles: Transport Supervisor, Transport Controller, Transport Clerk , Transport Administrator , Transport Manager, Transport Planner
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40k - 50k per year
Contact name: Georgina Wittich

Contact email: Georgina.wittich@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667220
Job ref: 63195
Published: about 9 hours ago

Transport Supervisor role near Dartford within a growing engineering business, overseeing fleet compliance, offering £40,000–£50,000 salary and development opportunities long-term.

The company: 

This well-established and growing engineering, transport, and construction-focused business supports a diverse operational workforce through a robust, safety-led transport function. With long-term staff retention, low turnover, and a genuine commitment to progression, the company invests in people, systems, and compliance to ensure high standards across its nationwide operations. The Transport Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining these standards.

Key Benefits of the Transport Supervisor: 

  • Basic salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00

  • Clear development and training opportunities

  • Salary and duties review after three months

  • Free on-site parking

  • Friendly, social team environment

  • Long-term career stability within a growing business

About the Role (Key Responsibilities)

As a Transport Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate all transport and fleet activities across a mixed fleet of approximately 38 vehicles, including vans, lorries, and cars.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing MOTs, servicing, repairs, and general fleet maintenance

  • Acting as the main point of contact for fleet accidents, insurance claims, and related paperwork

  • Ensuring compliance with Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards and audit requirements

  • Maintaining accurate electronic records, receipts, certifications, and weekly vehicle checks

  • Allocating spare vehicles, managing vehicle access fobs, and overseeing spare van upkeep

  • Communicating fleet behaviour concerns and compliance issues to senior colleagues

  • Coordinating external suppliers and service providers

  • Delivering toolbox talks focused on vehicle safety and best practice

  • Proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

  • Supporting ad hoc office-based projects as required

The Transport Supervisor will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and forward-thinking fleet management.

To be successful as the Transport Supervisor: 

  • Proven experience in transport, fleet, or logistics coordination or supervision

  • Strong knowledge of vehicle compliance, maintenance scheduling, and audits

  • Confident managing documentation, records, and internal systems

  • Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

  • Comfortable working in an engineering, transport, or construction environment

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

You may have experience working as a Transport Coordinator, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Transport Administrator, Fleet Planner, Transport Planner, Transport Manager or similar.

APPLY NOW or contact Georgina on 01933667220 to find out more on this Transport Supervisor role!