Night Transport Operations Lead (4-on-4-off)

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Exceptional fleet

CPC training

Uniform & PPE

Onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Loyalty awards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Washington is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead night operations, plan routes and ensure on-time deliveries. You will brief drivers, reallocate resources as needed, and maintain clear customer communications while adhering to legal transport rules.

The role requires strong planning, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive mindset to drive safety and efficiency across the night shift.

Qualifications

• Logistics qualification desirable.
• CPC or equivalent desirable.
• Knowledge of Highway Code and Working Time Regulations.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience with transport operation systems.
• Geography knowledge.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Relevant transport management experience.
• Analysing and solving logistic problems.
• Ability to demonstrate company values in application.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the transport operation during the night shift.
• Brief drivers and issue clear instructions before each shift.
• Monitor vehicles and deliveries for delays or failures.
• Replan work and allocate resources as needed.
• Maintain communication with customers about delays and revised times.
• Ensure booking references and delivery instructions are followed.
• Oversee paperwork and transport records.
• Prepare a handover for the day team.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, DVSA requirements.
• Monitor driver conformity, vehicle checks and fleet issues.
• Coordinate breakdowns and out-of-hours fleet issues.
• Manage attendance, performance, conduct, and standards.
• Support investigations into incidents and service failures.
• Monitor service levels and KPIs; address underperformance.
• Control agency usage and night-time costs.
• Build relationships with customers, drivers and Kinaxia network.
• Identify practical improvements for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Logistic problem solving

Geography

Health and Safety

Transport operations systems

Education

Logistics qualification

CPC qualification

Tools

Transport operation systems

Job description

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Washington is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead night operations, plan routes and ensure on-time deliveries. You will brief drivers, reallocate resources as needed, and maintain clear customer communications while adhering to legal transport rules.

The role requires strong planning, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive mindset to drive safety and efficiency across the night shift.