Night Transport Operations Lead

Gist Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Healthcare discount

Annual bonus scheme

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Induction & training

Job summary

Gist Limited in Thatcham is seeking a Full Time Night Transport Shift Manager to lead the nightly transport operations, ensuring smooth delivery and assisting the Transport Operation Manager with key tasks.

The role requires hands-on management experience in FMCG transport, strong leadership, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and team development. You will work a 4-from-7 pattern, 20:30–06:30, at our Thatcham site.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of transport in FMCG distribution.
• Experience in management level and leading teams.
• Ability to drive performance and develop staff.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven approach.
• Flexibility to cover varied shift patterns including nights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and friendly working environment for all staff, agency and subcontractors.
• Own recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing meetings & 121s, including disciplinaries and investigations within transport.
• Ensure effective communication within transport teams through meetings and briefings.
• Deliver operational KPIs and maintain/improve performance to maximise efficiency in line with account KPIs.

Skills

Transport management

Team leadership

Analytical mind

Union experience

Shift pattern flexibility

Job description

Gist Limited in Thatcham is seeking a Full Time Night Transport Shift Manager to lead the nightly transport operations, ensuring smooth delivery and assisting the Transport Operation Manager with key tasks.

The role requires hands-on management experience in FMCG transport, strong leadership, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and team development. You will work a 4-from-7 pattern, 20:30–06:30, at our Thatcham site.