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Operations Supervisor (Backshift)

  • Permanent
  • Full time
  • G71 8BS, Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
  • Express Services

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and solution-focused Operations Supervisor ( Backshift) to support the smooth and effective running of our Express Services operation. Working closely with internal teams, the Operations Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring operational continuity, successful completion of collections & deliveries, customer service delivery, and inter-shift coordination.

This role is integral to maintaining operational performance standards, supporting compliance, and ensuring goods flow efficiently through the network.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Assist with arranging collections & deliveries

  • Provide a strong level of customer service via telephone and email

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure continuity and information flow

  • Use internal systems & TMS ( Transport management system )

  • Produce reports and operational updates as required

  • Support operational process improvements and service delivery

  • Work with transport compliance team to ensure all vehicles are kept compliant

  • Promote a safe working environment and compliance with procedures

  • Work with partners / agencies to cover driver holiday & sickness

  • Nightly driver de-brief

  • Completion and distribution of nightly handover

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with:

  • Warehouse teams

  • Drivers

  • Customers, suppliers and subcontractors

  • Dayshift Operations teams

Your role will support service continuity and reduce disruption to customers through effective communication and handover processes.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

  • A strong understanding of transport or logistics operations

  • Experience working within a transport environment

  • Excellent prioritization and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent geographical knowledge

  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills

  • IT proficiency (Microsoft Office / TMS systems advantage)

  • A solution-focused and organised mindset

Success in the Role Looks Like

  • Smooth operational handovers between shifts

  • Accurate freight counts and reporting

  • Successful completion of collections & deliveries

  • Minimal disruption to customer service

  • Positive working relationships and collaboration across teams

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a key part in a fast-paced logistics environment, influencing process improvements and helping deliver time-critical services for our customers.

Previous supervisor experience is beneficial, but not essential for the right candidate.

Salary negotiable.

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026