Shift Manager Nights

xpo; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dedicated Transport Shift Manager for a full-time night shift role in Hatfield. The successful candidate will oversee the transport operations ensuring compliance with regulations and optimising resources. With a competitive salary of up to £39,200 and comprehensive benefits including holiday and high street discounts, this role offers both a challenge and rewards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience at a supervisory or management level within a fast-paced transport operation.
• Strong knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations.
• Ability to manage teams and drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day driver operations focusing on resource optimization.
• Ensure driver compliance with EU regulations.
• Lead teams to meet operational objectives.
• Engage and manage transport staff effectively.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Operational excellence

Education

CPC certification

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience in a new role? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

Here at XPO, we’re looking for a full-time, permanent Transport Shift Manager to join us on our Night shift for our Arla (dairy) contract based in Hatfield. You’ll need some flexibility to work across our operating hours; on a 4 on 4 off, 12 hour day shift basis. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of our transport function.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £39,200 per annum. In addition, we offer 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Carry out day-to-day driver planning, focusing on resource optimisation, using both XPO and agency colleagues
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with EU and working time directive regulations and that any accidents / incidents are investigated in a timely manner
• Lead your team to meeting and exceeding operational objectives, such as service provision, productivity and fuelKPIs
• Lead, manage and engage your teams

What you need to succeed at XPO

• A track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations (a CPC would be ideal)
• A strong personality with the ability to effectively manage drivers, push for operational excellence and challenge the status quo