Full job description

Transport & Compliance Supervisor

Reading / Berkshire

£40,000 per Annum

Cast UK Recruitment is currently supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of a Transport & Compliance Supervisor to join their transport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional with a strong understanding of fleet compliance, transport operations and driver management to take ownership of compliance and operational standards across the fleet.

The Role

As Transport & Compliance Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the fleet operates safely, legally and efficiently. You will oversee fleet maintenance planning, driver performance, routing, audits, defect reporting and transport administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fleet compliance using a forward maintenance planner, covering MOTs, PMIs, servicing, brakes, LOLER, tachograph calibrations and vehicle taxation.
• Prepare for transport audits and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legal and operational standards.
• Monitor vehicle defects and ensure appropriate action and driver training is completed.
• Monitor driver performance and promote safe driving behaviours.
• Support daily driver briefings, debriefs and vehicle walk-around checks.
• Manage driver-related people matters including onboarding, performance, absence and ongoing support.
• Liaise with HR regarding driver-related employee matters.
• Support recruitment and interviewing for driver positions.
• Create and optimise daily delivery routes.
• Maintain accurate delivery site information and driver feedback.
• Oversee driver returns and maintain relevant trackers.
• Conduct ISO inspections and support wider site safety compliance.
• Maintain transport documentation, planners and reporting.
• Process operational costs and maintain cost trackers.
• Support freight route bookings and other transport administration.