Assistant Shift Manager, Transport Ops (Flexible)

Booker; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler is seeking an Assistant Shift Manager to oversee loading activities and manage attendance records within their transport team. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Shift Manager to ensure smooth operations and compliance with transport standards. They should be GCSE educated with relevant administrative experience, leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers an inclusive work environment with flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience in office and administration at a management level.
• High degree of confidentiality and effective communication.
• Ability to lead an effective team and give feedback.
• Intermediate level of all Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dispatch board and ensure timely route departures.
• Manage colleague absences and report effectively.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies for operational gaps.
• Conduct colleague meetings, including welfare and investigations.
• Support transport compliance standards monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Administrative experience

Technical capability around systems

Relationship building

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CPC qualification

SAP

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

A leading food and drink wholesaler is seeking an Assistant Shift Manager to oversee loading activities and manage attendance records within their transport team. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Shift Manager to ensure smooth operations and compliance with transport standards. They should be GCSE educated with relevant administrative experience, leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers an inclusive work environment with flexible working opportunities.