Night Transport Shift Manager: KPI-Driven Ops Lead

Culina; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina, the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, is recruiting a Transport Shift Manager for the Transport Logistics division in Barnsley. You will oversee night-time operations, drive KPI performance, and ensure legal compliance across a busy transport network.

This role is suited to someone with proven transport and logistics experience and strong people leadership. Join a nationwide operation with competitive salary up to £33,700 per year, a nights shift pattern, and a

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry.
• Demonstrable experience of successful resource management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Myworkforce team to ensure compliance and cost-effective driver utilization.
• Own and monitor the driver de-briefing process to maintain performance standards.
• Manage driver workforce and ensure records are completed and compliant.
• Conduct employee investigations and address grievances when required.
• Manage driver performance to meet or exceed KPI targets.
• Promote Health & Safety and company policies within transport operations.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel records including licences and training.
• Site audits in coordination with the Transport Manager to meet KPI targets.
• Support daily operational workflow and respond to urgent customer queries.
• Work with customers and site management to address concerns promptly.
• Recruit permanent and temporary staff to cover peak periods.
• Report accidents and near-misses to the Transport Manager and safety team.

Skills

Transport & Logistics

Resource management

Organisation

Service delivery KPIs

Health & Safety

Improvement mindset

Customer-facing communication

Job description

Culina, the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, is recruiting a Transport Shift Manager for the Transport Logistics division in Barnsley. You will oversee night-time operations, drive KPI performance, and ensure legal compliance across a busy transport network.

This role is suited to someone with proven transport and logistics experience and strong people leadership. Join a nationwide operation with competitive salary up to £33,700 per year, a nights shift pattern, and a