Transport & Distribution Supervisor

Transport & Distribution Supervisor

Location: Galway
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation within the retail and distribution sector, is seeking an experienced Transport & Distribution Supervisor to join their logistics team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing drivers, planning routes, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an efficient, safe, and customer-focused transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly delivery schedules.

• Allocate routes to drivers while maximising vehicle capacity and operational efficiency.

• Ensure delivery schedules meet customer expectations while supporting overall business performance.

• Supervise and support a team of drivers and delivery personnel.

• Manage driver rotas, attendance, annual leave, and overtime.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, and customer service.

• Ensure full compliance with Road Safety Authority (RSA) regulations and EU Drivers' Hours legislation.

• Monitor tachograph records and investigate any infringements.

• Ensure daily vehicle inspections are completed and defects are reported promptly.

• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs to minimise downtime.

• Maintain accurate transport and compliance records.

• Promote safe loading, unloading, and securing of goods.

• Act as the main point of contact for delivery-related queries.

• Respond to delivery issues as they arise.

• Process delivery documentation and returned goods.

• Review daily vehicle inspection reports.

• Coordinate urgent vehicle repairs when required.

• Prepare driver rotas and delivery schedules for the following week.

• Review tachograph data and compliance reports.

• Produce transport performance reports, including delivery performance, fleet utilisation, fuel usage, and service levels.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in transport, logistics, dispatch, or distribution supervision.

• Previous experience leading and managing a team of drivers.

• Strong knowledge of RSA regulations, EU Drivers' Hours legislation, and tachograph compliance.

• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS), vehicle tracking, or route planning software.

• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Please note to be considered for this position, you must hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport or have a valid Stamp 4 permission. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.