24/7 Transport Shift Manager | Depot Ops Leader

Culina Group; Desborough; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead depot transport staff and support the Transport Manager in controlling costs and delivering products to customers on time. This is a 2x full-time, permanent role with shift patterns across 6 days a week, including early and late shifts at two UK sites.

You will manage a team of drivers and supervisors, plan resource allocation, monitor timekeeping via Kronos, and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with site procedures and

Qualifications

• Experience in 24/7 transport operations.
• Experience supervising transport staff.
• Ability to plan and resource with agency drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot transport staff to execute traffic plans and meet service levels.
• Manage resources and holidays to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure fleet is on the road and compliant with procedures.
• Oversee driver scheduling and agency driver rostering.
• Monitor incidents, investigations and EOA system processes.
• Oversee Kronos clocking and timekeeping for drivers.
• Ensure maintenance schedules (MOTs/service) are completed on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with customers and teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Planning

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Culina Group is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead depot transport staff and support the Transport Manager in controlling costs and delivering products to customers on time. This is a 2x full-time, permanent role with shift patterns across 6 days a week, including early and late shifts at two UK sites.

You will manage a team of drivers and supervisors, plan resource allocation, monitor timekeeping via Kronos, and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with site procedures and