Senior Transport Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Salary: £37,000 – £42,000 per year

Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

Holidays: 25 days bank holidays

Location: COMAH-regulated site - Essex

About the Company

A1 Personnel are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturer and trader of industrial chemicals, supplying a diverse global client base across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and service excellence, this business is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Supervisor / Assistant Manager to strengthen its transport leadership team.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role for an ambitious transport professional who thrives in a highly regulated, fast-paced COMAH environment. You’ll be responsible for supervising all transport operations, ensuring that deliveries are completed efficiently, legally, and in line with customer expectations.

You’ll lead a team of HGV Class 1 drivers, oversee subcontractor performance, and act as a key point of contact between Transport Planners, Supervisors, and Customer Service. This is a role for someone with a sharp eye for compliance, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations, ensuring compliance with WTD, tacho legislation, and Operator’s Licence requirements.
• Act as a mentor and point of escalation for drivers, planners, and supervisors.
• Monitor performance using Microlise and challenge drivers where necessary.
• Oversee subcontractor relationships and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Plan and manage vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring full statutory compliance.
• Review routes and costs to optimise profitability and service levels.
• Authorise driver pay, contractor costs, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide operational reporting, including daily and weekly KPIs.
• Investigate incidents and support disciplinary processes when required.
• Lead by example with a hands-on, safety-first approach.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Transport Supervisor / Assistant Manager, ideally on a COMAH-regulated site.
• Strong background supervising HGV Class 1 drivers.
• CPC qualification (essential).
• Excellent knowledge of compliance, vehicle maintenance, and operational planning.
• Confident communicator with leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to balance customer service excellence with cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Why Join?

This is more than a supervisory role—it’s an opportunity to step up into a leadership position within a highly respected organisation. You’ll have the autonomy to make an impact, the support of a collaborative management team, and the chance to further develop your career within a challenging but rewarding environment.

If you’re an experienced Transport Supervisor looking for your next step—or an Assistant Manager ready to take ownership of a key operational function—we’d love to hear from you.