Job Description

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

Location: UAE/ Middle East

Years of Experience: 5years +

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

Applicants are requested to apply with their updated resumes and then click the following link to update their details to speed up the process of recruitment.https://www.arbetecareers.com/Candidate-Portal

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.