Peak-Season Transport Shift Leader

Pertemps Royal Mail; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-week Peak assignment

Senior operational responsibility

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Livingston for a peak-period assignment. You will lead the shift transport and despatch operations, manage Transport Planners and Site Managers, and ensure the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time during a high-volume period.

You will oversee vehicle movements, maximise capacity and maintain service levels, working closely with internal teams and contractors. The role runs for 7 weeks during the busiest time of the year.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift.
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved.
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity.
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and elevate no-shows.
• Ensure safety, compliance and legal operations across the shift.
• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans.

Skills

Transport operations leadership

Team leadership

Decision making under pressure

Performance management

Safety and compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Livingston for a peak-period assignment. You will lead the shift transport and despatch operations, manage Transport Planners and Site Managers, and ensure the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time during a high-volume period.

You will oversee vehicle movements, maximise capacity and maintain service levels, working closely with internal teams and contractors. The role runs for 7 weeks during the busiest time of the year.