Assistant Shift Manager — Transport Operations Lead

Booker; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking an Assistant Shift Manager for their dynamic transport team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing colleague records, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant administrative experience. Flexibility in working hours may be required, and the company promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• High degree of confidentiality, accuracy & effective communication.
• Ability to lead an effective team.
• Technical capability around systems and process flows.
• Intermediate level of all Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispatch operations and loading activities.
• Manage and report colleague absences effectively.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies for operational gaps.
• Support legal transport compliance standards.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team on operational issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking an Assistant Shift Manager for their dynamic transport team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing colleague records, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant administrative experience. Flexibility in working hours may be required, and the company promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.