Shift Lead – Transport & Operations

Pertemps Plymouth; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking a Team Leader to join a busy transport and operational support team in the Devon area. This is a hands‑on supervisory role to lead drivers and crew, coordinating daily activities and ensuring smooth operations from shift start to end debrief.

The role requires strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with experience in a busy logistics environment preferred. Hours are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 06:00–14:30 and Friday 06:00–11:30, with a

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in transport/logistics or related sectors.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work in a busy, fast-paced environment and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of drivers and operational crew members.
• Issue vehicle keys and allocate work each morning from 6:00am.
• Communicate daily instructions and operational updates.
• Ensure drivers and crews have the information required to complete their routes.
• Carry out driver debriefs at the end of each shift.
• Monitor attendance and daily staffing requirements.
• Resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Complete a range of office and administrative duties.
• Maintain accurate records and support the wider management team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivate teams

IT & admin skills

Job description

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking a Team Leader to join a busy transport and operational support team in the Devon area. This is a hands‑on supervisory role to lead drivers and crew, coordinating daily activities and ensuring smooth operations from shift start to end debrief.

The role requires strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with experience in a busy logistics environment preferred. Hours are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 06:00–14:30 and Friday 06:00–11:30, with a