Night Transport Shift Manager: Lead KPI-Driven Team

B&M Retail; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

B&M Retail is hiring a Transport Shift Manager at our Ellesmere Port Distribution Centre. You will lead a team of drivers and clerical staff on a 4 on/4 off shift from 6pm to 6am, driving performance and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role focuses on achieving transport KPIs and maintaining efficient yard operations. You will cultivate strong leadership, foster two-way feedback, and motivate teams in a dynamic retail logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Shift Manager experience within a Transport background is essential.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
• Previous retail customer experience is ideal.
• Energy, flexibility, and commitment to succeed in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and clerical colleagues to ensure they work within company guidelines.
• Monitor performance, ensuring the operation achieves high standards and hits KPI targets.
• Encourage two-way feedback and ideas aimed at improving work practices.
• Ensure compliance with RTD and road transport regulations.
• Conduct driver pre-briefs and de-briefs at shift start and end.
• Monitor timekeeping, overtime, and sickness, taking appropriate action.
• Manage yard operations with a focus on efficient, timely shunt/yard function.

Skills

Shift management

Leadership

Team motivation

Adaptability

Job description

B&M Retail is hiring a Transport Shift Manager at our Ellesmere Port Distribution Centre. You will lead a team of drivers and clerical staff on a 4 on/4 off shift from 6pm to 6am, driving performance and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role focuses on achieving transport KPIs and maintaining efficient yard operations. You will cultivate strong leadership, foster two-way feedback, and motivate teams in a dynamic retail logistics environment.