Senior Transport Shift Manager

Deutsche Post; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

Deutsche Post in Tamworth is seeking a Senior Transport Shift Manager to lead a team and collaborate with our customer to deliver outstanding transport performance. The role requires calm under pressure, strong leadership, and a passion for building successful teams.

You will manage a large driver group, drive end-to-end operations, and report on KPIs and CO2 commitments. The job includes on-call weekends, on-site presence, and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to achieve

Qualifications

• Previous Transport management experience (Senior Transport Shift Manager/Transport Manager or similar) is essential.
• Hold a valid International Transport Manager CPC qualification or willing to obtain.
• Analytical and methodical, able to support recommendations with accurate data.
• Experience managing large-scale transport operations, including fleet management and driver populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of First Line Managers and 134 drivers across the site.
• Support end-to-end transport operation with safe, efficient, and sustainable performance.
• Track, analyse and report KPIs, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver performance reviews and provide coaching and succession planning.
• Produce customer-facing reports and performance updates, including CO₂ commitments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.
• Act as first point of escalation for queries, investigations, HR processes, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee admin, returns/POD processes, agency labour, recruitment, and network improvement plans.
• Be the on-call contact for the direct customer, with weekend commitments.

Job description

Position: Senior Transport Shift Manager
Location: Tamworth
Grade: RCS. M
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Evening shift (14:00-22:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Transport Shift Manager to join our Tamworth site, working closely with our customer to deliver outstanding transport performance. If you thrive under pressure, remain calm in demanding situations, and are passionate about leading successful teams, this could be the role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Managing a team of First Line Managers and 134 driver for one of the largest fleet Network Transport Solutions sites
• Support the end-to-end transport operation, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable performance while consistently delivering exceptional service to customers
• Track, analyse and report on key contractual and operational KPIs, identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions to improve performance
• Deliver team member performance reviews (1-2-1's), development and/or succession planning, providing coaching as appropriate
• Produce customer-facing reports, presentations and performance updates, including contractual metrics, service levels, CO₂ commitments and business performance reviews
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational excellence
• Act as the first point of escalation for queries, coaching/training, performance reviews, investigations, HR processes and decision making (Disciplinaries/grievances/dismissals)
• Manage operational support functions, including administration teams, returns and POD processes, agency labour coordination, recruitment activities and network improvement plans to support the ongoing success of the contrac
• Point of contact for the direct customer - You will be on call every other weekend and will be expected to respond and/or attend site, if required (additional allowance will be implemented)

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous Transport management experience (Senior Transport Shift Manager/Transport Manager or similar) is essential
• Hold a valid International Transport Manager CPC qualification or willing to obtain
• Are natural motivators who can lead, engage, develop, influence and inspire teams while creating a positive and inclusive work culture
• Analytical and methodical, able to support recommendations with accurate data
• Have significant experience managing large-scale transport operations, including fleet management, driver populations and operational delivery
• Thrive in fast-moving and pressurised logistics environments and can confidently balance customer expectations with operational priorities
• Enjoy working collaboratively with customers, operational teams and support functions
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence for infrequent visits to our customer site in Worksop (Manton Wood)

WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing the 2nd November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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