Transportation Supevisor

One of our clients who is in the Construction Industry is seeking a qualified Transportation Supervisor to join their team in Middle East.

JOB TItle: Transportation Supervisor

Location: UAE/ Middle East

Years of Experience: 5years +

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Transportation Supervisor will oversee daily operations of the transport department managing fleet and drivers, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient delivery of goods or personnel, maintaining compliance with UAE regulations, and optimizing route and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet & Operations Management

Oversee and schedule transport activities and resource allocation including route planning, vehicle utilization (e.g., containers, vans, buses), driver assignments, and idle-time monitoring

• Supervisory & Coordination Duties

Manage, train, mentor, and supervise drivers and transport staff; coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure operations align with SLAs

• Compliance & Safety

Conduct safety inspections and ensure adherence to vehicle maintenance schedules and legal documentation (e.g., registration, insurance, driver licenses)

• Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of trip activity, fuel usage, maintenance logs, driver files, and incident reports; support billing and KPI reporting efforts

• Cost & Performance Control

Monitor transport-related expenses (fuel, maintenance, overtime), analyze fleet productivity (actual vs planned), and recommend cost-saving measures

• Continuous Improvement

Analyze operations to identify efficiencies, drive innovation in scheduling or routing, foster lean culture focused on performance and service excellence

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education

Bachelors degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred

• Experience

2-5 years in transportation/logistics; at least 10 years in a supervisory role; familiarity with UAE operations is advantageous .

• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge

Strong grasp of local transport regulations and compliance standards, alongside experience with transport or fleet-management tools/software

• Licenses & Skills

Valid UAE driving license; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, or Urdu is a plus); proficient in MS Office and relevant transportation management systems (GPS, routing, Oracle, etc.)

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month