Shift Manager

Rapier; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Exeter is seeking a Shift Manager to lead operations in a busy home-delivery depot. The role involves checking in drivers, maintaining compliance, and supporting depot operations. We seek a confident individual with experience in home delivery, transport, or logistics who can motivate teams and handle delivery challenges. Competitive salary and opportunities for progression are offered in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at supervisor level or above in home delivery, transport or logistics is required.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills essential for clear handovers.

Responsibilities

• Check drivers back in after their routes and ensure all tools and equipment are returned.
• Maintain vehicle and fleet compliance.
• Support day-to-day depot operations and administrative tasks.
• Assist in running daily delivery routes.
• Lead and motivate delivery teams.
• Raise, investigate and resolve delivery issues or incidents.
• Provide clear communication and detailed handovers to the evening Shift Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Shift Manager (PM) Hours : 14 : 00 - 22 : 00 – Monday – Friday Salary : £28,000p.a. Location : Exeter

• Looking to step up in operations and take on more responsibility?
• Ready to lead teams and keep a busy home-delivery depot running smoothly?
• Want a role where initiative is valued and progression is genuinely achievable?

The Opportunity A chance to step further into operational management within a busy home-delivery depot. The role offers increased responsibility, scope to progress, and the ability to work in an environment that is independent but still collaborative. Leadership is supportive and hands-off, giving space to take ownership and develop.

The Role

• Checking drivers back in after their routes and ensuring all tools and equipment are returned
• Maintaining vehicle and fleet compliance
• Supporting day-to-day depot operations and administrative tasks
• Assisting in the running ofdailydelivery routes
• Leading and motivating delivery teams
• Helping to raise, investigate and resolve delivery issues or incidents
• Providing clear communication and detailed handovers to the evening Shift Manager

Our Ideal Candidate

A confident, resilient individual with experience at supervisor level or above in home delivery, transport or logistics. Someone...