Transport Supervisor
Core
Lead a team of drivers to plan, schedule, and allocate daily transport activities (deliveries, pickups, transfers) across a network to ensure equipment moves safely and efficiently.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Transport Supervisor)
Builds
Daily transport schedules and driver rosters for equipment hire logistics
Domain
Logistics / Equipment Hire / Transport Operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Transport allocation, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, fleet coordination, team supervision, coaching, route efficiency optimization, real-time disruption management, safety compliance (fatigue, load restraint, Chain of Responsibility), vehicle readiness checks, performance analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with transport and business systems, operational data analysis, practical decision-making under pressure
Technologies
Transport and business systems
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support a team of 6–8 drivers; Plan, schedule, and allocate daily deliveries, pickups, and transfers; Create and adjust transport runs to improve route efficiency and vehicle utilisation; Manage real-time changes including urgent requests and delays; Prepare Driver rosters, timesheets, and coverage plans; Ensure Drivers have necessary safety and site information; Champion safe transport practices and vehicle compliance; Review transport performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
