Night Shift Transport Team Manager (4-on-4-off)

Home Bargains; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (plus 5 years)

Company pension scheme

10% store discount

Training and development opportunities

Flexible pay / financial wellbeing

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking a Transport Team Manager to support the Omega Distribution Centre operations in Warrington. You will lead a large driver team, optimise transport resources, and ensure safe, compliant delivery to stores across the network.

You will coach the team to meet KPIs, collaborate with Operations and Shift Managers, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining high service levels. This role is based on-site at Omega.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large team of drivers in a fast-paced warehouse/distribution environment.
• Proficiency with transport planning systems such as Paragon and Microlise.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport schedule to ensure on-time stock delivery to stores.
• Lead and coach Transport team; deliver shift KPIs and standards.
• Oversee vehicle resource optimisation while complying with health and safety standards.
• Recruit, onboard and train drivers; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Log vehicle issues, perform checks, and escalate capacity concerns as needed.
• Investigate infringements, incidents, and near-misses; report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Staff management

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Paragon

Microlise

Job description

Home Bargains is seeking a Transport Team Manager to support the Omega Distribution Centre operations in Warrington. You will lead a large driver team, optimise transport resources, and ensure safe, compliant delivery to stores across the network.

You will coach the team to meet KPIs, collaborate with Operations and Shift Managers, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining high service levels. This role is based on-site at Omega.