Transport Supervisor (Nights)

Location Preston
Discipline: Retail
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £17.11
Job ref: 031124
Published: about 6 hours ago
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026 11:59

Transport Supervisor (Nights)

 

Advertised Salary: Competitive

 

Salary:

Pay Rate: £17.11 per hour

Night Shift Allowance: An additional £12.75 per night work

 

Working Pattern:

5 nights per week (Monday to Saturday rotation)

Hours: 21:00 – 05:30

Contract: 38.75 hours per week

 

The Role:

We are looking for a focused and reliable Transport Supervisor to join our night operations team.

This is a dynamic floor-to-office role where you will balance physical operational leadership with essential administrative duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on Leadership: Directly supervising night loading operations and drivers. You’ll be on the floor helping to ensure loads are completed safely, securely, and accurately.

Office & Admin: Completing nightly transport documentation and reporting.

Communication: Managing the transport inbox via Outlook and coordinating with other departments.

Data & Compliance: Using Excel and Word to track KPIs, maintain driver logs, and ensure all health and safety paperwork is up to date.

Driver Management: Briefing and debriefing drivers to ensure high standards of service and route efficiency.

What We’re Looking For Dual Ability: You are comfortable jumping in to help with loading but can also transition seamlessly to PC-based office tasks.

IT Literacy: Proficient in basic MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Experience: Previous experience in a transport, warehouse, or logistics supervisory role.

Reliability: A proven track record of working night shifts and managing time effectively.

 

About

Booths is more than just a well-loved store. It's a family. It’s about the People, the Product and the Place. We’ve been a family-run business since 1847 and joining our team really does feel like joining a caring, supportive family. You feel special and each day we all work together to be the best.

Our Dream is to be loved by our customers for inspiring and nourishing their desire for excellent food and drink.

 

Job Description: Transport Supervisor (Nights)