Transport Shift Manager

We are recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced transport operation within a large FMCG distribution environment, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery performance. This role will take ownership of shift operations, team leadership, service delivery, compliance standards and KPI achievement while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading supply chain and logistics organisation supporting some of the world's most recognised consumer brands across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on safety, service, innovation and employee development, they offer a collaborative environment where operational leaders can genuinely make an impact.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead and manage daily transport operations, ensuring all operational plans are executed effectively.
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• Maintain full compliance with Operator's Licence requirements, EU Driving Regulations, Working Time Directive, Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation.
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• Drive a proactive safety culture with a commitment to achieving zero accidents and incidents.
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• Monitor and deliver transport KPIs, ensuring service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
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• Manage shift performance, resource allocation and workforce planning to meet changing business requirements.
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• Act as the primary point of contact between transport operations and customer service teams.
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• Ensure all operational documentation, audits and compliance records remain accurate and up to date.
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• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities to develop a competent and engaged workforce.
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• Manage departmental costs and make operational decisions that align with budgetary targets.
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• Maintain high operational standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Profile

The Successful Candidate:

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• Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or FMCG distribution environment.
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• Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice.
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• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
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• Effective communicator with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
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• Experience using transport scheduling systems such as Paragon.
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• Knowledge of JD Edwards software would be beneficial.
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• CPC qualification preferred but not essential.
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• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
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• A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach to change and continuous improvement.
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Job Offer

What's on Offer:

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• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
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• Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected logistics organisation.
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• Leadership position with significant operational responsibility and autonomy.
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• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Exposure to a large-scale, high-volume FMCG transport operation.
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• Ongoing training and professional development.
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