Courier Supervisor

CV-LibraryCrawley, West SussexpermanentPosted: 13 May 2026
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Job Title: Courier Supervisor (AM Shift)

Location: Crawley

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 4.00 – 13.00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Courier Supervisor (AM Shift) to join a high-performing company based in Crawley.

This role is ideal for a proactive and driven individual who has experience within a multi-drop, courier environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of early morning operations, working closely with warehouse teams and drivers to deliver outstanding service and operational efficiency.

Courier/Transport Management:

* Ensure all drivers are fully prepared for departure

* Support loading and dispatch where required

* Act as the main point of contact for drivers during delivery routes

* Assist with delivery issues, breakdowns, and operational queries

* Manage and monitor time-sensitive and premium deliveries

Warehouse & Operations Management

* Open the depot as a key holder and prepare the site for daily operations

* Coordinate and oversee morning parcel sortation activities

* Plan and allocate deliveries across multiple routes

* Organise trailer arrivals, parcel volumes, and operational workflow

* Ensure accurate scanning, sorting, and loading of all parcels

* Monitor progress to achieve targeted sort and dispatch deadline

Team Leadership

* Motivate and support warehouse operatives to meet performance targets

* Foster a positive, team-focused working environment

* Promote accountability and strong communication across teams

* Ensure all drivers are fully prepared for departure

Quality, Compliance & Accuracy

* Conduct quality checks on parcels, identifying damage or sorting errors

* Manage discrepancies and investigate delivery issues, including reviewing CCTV if required

* Maintain accurate system updates and operational statuses

* Ensure misrouted deliveries are quickly identified and resolved

* Post-Sort & Continuous Improvement

* Oversee post-sort organisation and warehouse housekeeping

* Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed daily

* Maintain system accuracy and reporting standards

* Identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiencies

Experience & Requirements

* Proven experience within a multi-drop / courier role is essential

* Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style

* Excellent organisation and time management abilities

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting

* Good IT and systems knowledge

Due to the urgency of the role apply now for consideration

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