Night Transport Shift Manager — 4-on/4-off, CPC Training

KINAXIA; Washington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Onsite Parking

Uniform and PPE

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Brand discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for the Washington site to plan and execute night-time collections and deliveries in line with cost objectives and service standards.

You will take full operational responsibility, brief drivers, monitor performance, replan resources, and ensure compliance with Hours regulations and DVSA rules. A CPC qualification and knowledge of transport systems are desirable.

Qualifications

• Desirable CPC qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Highway Code, tachographs, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience with transport operation systems.
• Geography knowledge.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Relevant transport management experience.
• Ability to demonstrate company values: Safe, Talented, Attentive, Reliable.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the transport operation during the night shift.
• Brief drivers clearly before shift start.
• Monitor vehicles and deliveries for delays or failures.
• Replan work and allocate drivers and vehicles as needed.
• Communicate delays and revised arrival times to customers.
• Ensure booking references and delivery instructions are followed.
• Control dispatch and debriefing with accurate paperwork.
• Provide a clear handover to the day team.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours, WTD, and DVSA rules.
• Monitor driver infringements and vehicle checks.
• Coordinate breakdowns and out-of-hours issues.
• Manage attendance, performance and conduct.
• Support investigations into incidents and service failures.
• Monitor KPIs and address underperformance.
• Control agency usage and night-time costs.
• Build relationships with customers and Kinaxia network.
• Identify improvements for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Logistics qualification

CPC certification

Highway Code

Working Time Regs

Transport systems

Health & Safety

Transport management

Logistics analysis

Company values

Tools

ERP/Transport software

Job description

Kinaxia is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for the Washington site to plan and execute night-time collections and deliveries in line with cost objectives and service standards.

You will take full operational responsibility, brief drivers, monitor performance, replan resources, and ensure compliance with Hours regulations and DVSA rules. A CPC qualification and knowledge of transport systems are desirable.