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:

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

Profile

The Successful Candidate:

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

Job Offer

What''s on Offer:

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