Overnight Transport Team Lead – Hatfield

InPost UK; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead overnight transport operations at our Hatfield site. You will coordinate collections and deliveries, manage drivers, and work with the Sort Centre team to ensure service continuity and excellence.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in transport operations, knowledge of transport management systems, and up-to-date hours regulations. A proactive approach and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport operations.
• Working knowledge of transport management systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of drivers’ hours and working time regulations.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver all scheduled transport activity, ensuring on-time performance and service levels are met.
• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings (employed, subcontractors, and agency).
• Monitor and improve driver performance using operational data and reporting tools.
• Track and respond to national and local KPIs, implementing corrective action where needed.
• Ensure legal compliance with all transport operations and uphold Operating Licence standards.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the site.
• Proactively manage absence, performance, and other employee relations matters, escalating when necessary.
• Investigate transport and on-site incidents thoroughly and propose follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Sort Centre team to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to site-wide and business-wide projects.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with trade union representatives.
• Manage yard operations, ensuring smooth trailer movements and timely bay availability.
• Adapt quickly to demand changes during peak periods and special events.
• Act as deputy for the Shift Manager when required.

Skills

Transport operations

Transport management systems

Drivers’ hours regulations

Job description

InPost UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead overnight transport operations at our Hatfield site. You will coordinate collections and deliveries, manage drivers, and work with the Sort Centre team to ensure service continuity and excellence.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in transport operations, knowledge of transport management systems, and up-to-date hours regulations. A proactive approach and calm under pressure are essential.