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Is being a transport supervisor a good fit for you?

Leads and organises the drivers and helpers who move materials and goods using vehicles and machines.

What the work involves

  • Makes sure workers follow the safety rules.
  • Explains transport rules, shipping orders, safety regulations and company policies to workers.
  • Helps workers solve problems.
  • Talks with customers, supervisors and contractors to share information or solve problems.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading, organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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