Driver Supervisor

Job Title: Driver Supervisor
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing, no fixed end date)
Start Date: October 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week, worked on a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.82 per hour

About Us
Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role
We are seeking a Driver Supervisor to join Dorset Council's Transport Service based at the Old Radio Station Depot in Dorchester. This temporary position is due to commence in October and is offered on a 37-hour per week basis, working a shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a key operational role responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the transport fleet, supervising drivers across the county, and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Council policies and procedures. Managing and supporting a team of approximately 65 home-to-school and adult day centre drivers, you will act as the main point of contact for operational queries, coordinate fleet and staffing resources, and provide front-of-house support at the depot. While primarily office and depot based, there may be occasional requirements to move vehicles or undertake driving duties where service needs require.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support drivers, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of transport services.
• Act as the main point of contact for operational queries and coordinate driver and vehicle availability.
• Monitor compliance with transport policies, health & safety, and driving regulations.
• Maintain fleet records, process driver timesheets, and report vehicle defects.
• Coordinate responses to breakdowns, staffing issues, and service disruptions.
• Support driver inductions, training, and development.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
• Assist with depot operations and occasional driving duties when required.

Skills & Experience

• Experience supervising or coordinating teams, ideally within transport, logistics, or fleet operations.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Experience completing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of health & safety within an operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• D1 licence and minibus experience (desirable).

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.