Multi-Depot Transport Operations Manager

NWF Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boughey Distribution is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across multiple depots, ensuring safe, legal, on-time deliveries and high service levels.

The role focuses on operational leadership, people management, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment in Wardle, near Crewe and Lymedale. A strong track record in transport leadership and UK compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fast-paced transport operation.
• Previous leadership experience within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation including Driver Hours, Tachograph Regulations, and Operator Licence compliance.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence change constructively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning ability.
• Good IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong visible leadership with a proactive hands-on approach.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail with high personal standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport operation during the assigned shift, ensuring all planned deliveries are executed efficiently.
• Manage daily dispatch, routing, driver allocation, and vehicle utilisation.
• Monitor transport performance against KPIs including OTIF, vehicle utilisation, cost per delivery, and service levels.
• Respond quickly to operational issues, customer requirements, vehicle breakdowns, traffic disruption, and staffing shortages.
• Ensure effective shift handovers with clear communication of priorities and outstanding issues.

Skills

Transport leadership

People management

KPIs

Driver coordination

Operational excellence

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boughey Distribution is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations across multiple depots, ensuring safe, legal, on-time deliveries and high service levels.

The role focuses on operational leadership, people management, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment in Wardle, near Crewe and Lymedale. A strong track record in transport leadership and UK compliance is essential.