4/4 Transport Shift Manager

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment; Washington; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exceptional fleet

CPC training

Uniform & PPE

Employee assistance

Loyalty awards

Brand discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Kinaxia Logistics & Fulfilment in Washington is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead night-shift transport operations. You will brief drivers, monitor deliveries and replan resources to meet service goals and regulatory requirements.

You will ensure compliance with drivers’ hours and road regulations while maintaining clear customer communication and accurate paperwork. The role offers development opportunities and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Formación

• CPC qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
• Health and Safety regulations
• Analysing and solving logistic problems

Responsabilidades

• Take full operational responsibility for the transport operation throughout the night shift.
• Ensure drivers are properly briefed and have clear instructions before beginning their work.
• Monitor vehicles and deliveries throughout the shift, identifying delays or potential failures at the earliest opportunity.
• Replan work and allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers effectively when operational circumstances change.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with customers regarding delays, service issues and revised arrival times.
• Ensure all required customer procedures, booking references, late codes and delivery instructions are followed.
• Control the dispatch and debriefing process, ensuring paperwork and transport records are completed accurately.
• Produce a clear and comprehensive handover for the incoming day team.
• Ensure full compliance with Drivers\' Hours, Working Time Directive, Operator Licence, DVSA and company requirements.
• Monitor driver infringements, defects, vehicle checks and other transport compliance requirements.
• Coordinate breakdowns, vehicle defects and out-of-hours fleet issues.
• Manage driver attendance, performance, conduct and operational standards.
• Support investigations into accidents, incidents, service failures and near misses.
• Monitor service, utilisation and operational KPIs, addressing areas of underperformance.
• Control agency usage and other night-time operational costs wherever possible.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, drivers and colleagues across the wider Kinaxia network.
• Identify practical improvements that make the operation safer, more reliable and more efficient.

Conocimientos

CPC knowledge

Logistics analysis

Transport systems knowledge

Health & Safety

Analytical thinking

Educación

CPC qualification

Logistics qualification

Descripción del empleo

Kinaxia are looking to recrit a Transport Shift Manager to join their team at their site in Washington. The role of the Transport Shift Manager will be to planand execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

• Take full operational responsibility for the transport operation throughout the night shift.
• Ensure drivers are properly briefed and have clear instructions before beginning their work.
• Monitor vehicles and deliveries throughout the shift, identifying delays or potential failures at the earliest opportunity.
• Replan work and allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers effectively when operational circumstances change.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with customers regarding delays, service issues and revised arrival times.
• Ensure all required customer procedures, booking references, late codes and delivery instructions are followed.
• Control the dispatch and debriefing process, ensuring paperwork and transport records are completed accurately.
• Produce a clear and comprehensive handover for the incoming day team.
• Ensure full compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, Operator Licence, DVSA and company requirements.
• Monitor driver infringements, defects, vehicle checks and other transport compliance requirements.
• Coordinate breakdowns, vehicle defects and out-of-hours fleet issues.
• Manage driver attendance, performance, conduct and operational standards.
• Support investigations into accidents, incidents, service failures and near misses.
• Monitor service, utilisation and operational KPIs, addressing areas of underperformance.
• Control agency usage and other night-time operational costs wherever possible.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, drivers and colleagues across the wider Kinaxia network.
• Identify practical improvements that make the operation safer, more reliable and more efficient.

Your knowledge and experience:

• Logistics qualification would be desirable
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent is desirable
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems
• Health and Safety regulations
• Analysing and solving logistic problems

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.