Shift Manager

Evri; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Shift Manager in Manchester to lead depot operations overnight. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and process management experience, ensuring efficient transport and fleet operations while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The role offers opportunities for career progression and at least 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

At least 28 days of annual leave

Flexible perks including shopping vouchers

Insurance and healthcare options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process management.
• Strong ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Understanding of resource management and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the depot operations team and oversee resource planning.
• Manage courier and fleet operations to meet service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Promote operational best practices and facilitate communication between shifts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Process management

Resource management knowledge

Good IT skills

Job description

Position

Shift Manager. Permanent – 45 hours. Location: Middleton. Shift: Nights / Tues – Sat.

What You’ll Do

Lead the depot operations team, focusing on conducting effective driver pre‑briefs and de‑briefs. Ensure all driver and operational documentation is accurately completed and maintained. Provide clear communication for drivers and customers via telephone and company IT systems to support operations.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team of Operations Controllers, overseeing resource planning and conducting driver pre‑briefs and de‑briefs.
• Manage transport, courier and fleet operations efficiently to ensure service standards are met.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed in full compliance with site risk assessments.
• Oversee daily operations and promote operational best practices.
• Plan and allocate operational resources effectively in line with workload requirements.
• Monitor operational costs and lead investigations into claims or discrepancies.
• Handle and resolve any issues which arise, identify risks.
• Ensure daily communication takes place between shifts and ensure that an accurate ‘handover’ process is in place.

What We Can Offer You

We’re proud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

• Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

Career Progression

Access to flexible perks including shopping vouchers, insurance and healthcare.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to delegate where necessary.
• Process management experience.
• Knowledge of resource management and deployment.
• Good IT skills.

At Evri Premium, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves. We’re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri Premium is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome

We’re excited for the future. Let’s deliver it together.