Full time

Transport Shift Manager

Pertemps North Midlands

Kegworth, Leicestershire, DE74 2XU

£43000 - £44000 per annum

Posted: 30 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 29 August 2026

Ref: 60539470

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About the Role

The Transport Shift Manager role in Kegworth involves leading a road freight operation, managing daily logistics to meet customer commitments safely and cost-effectively. This full-time, temp-to-perm position offers a salary of £43,000-£44,000 per annum. You will coordinate workload across the own fleet, domestic partners, and subcontractors within a complex network. Favourable day-time hours allow for balanced working, with clear scope for progression. Key skills required include operational decision-making, resource balancing, and ensuring strict compliance with service standards. You will drive performance, delivering results while maintaining exceptional service levels. This role is suited to an experienced transport professional ready to take ownership of a logistics team.

Temp-to-perm opportunity
Leading logistics team with scope for progression
Favourable day-time hours

Transport Shift Manager – Road Freight Operations
Lead the operation. Drive performance. Deliver results.
We're looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to take ownership of a fast-paced domestic road freight operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional who thrives on making operational decisions, balancing resources, and ensuring exceptional service while maintaining strict compliance.
You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring customer commitments are met safely, efficiently, and at the best possible cost. Working within a complex network, you'll coordinate workload across own fleet, domestic partners, subcontractors, and third-party suppliers, making real-time decisions that maximise service, utilisation, and profitability.
A strong understanding of Collection & Delivery (C&D) operations is essential. You'll know how to manage changing priorities, respond quickly to operational challenges, and keep freight moving while maintaining high service standards.
Compliance is at the heart of the role. You'll have a thorough knowledge of Drivers' Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive (WTD), ensuring all transport activities are planned and managed within legislative requirements. You'll also promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the shift.
What you'll bring:

Proven experience managing a road freight transport operation.
Strong knowledge of C&D planning and execution.
Excellent understanding of Drivers' Hours and WTD legislation.
Experience balancing work between own fleet, subcontractors, domestic partners, and third-party providers.
Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver operational excellence at the lowest sustainable cost.
Confident decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

In return, you'll join a business where your expertise will make a genuine impact. If you're passionate about transport operations, enjoy solving complex logistical challenges, and have the drive to lead high-performing teams in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours of work: 1100-1930 Monday to Friday
Salary: Circa £44k DOE (equivalent to £21.15 per hour)
Apply today and help us keep the UK's freight moving—safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

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