Title: Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking an experienced Transport Shift Manager to lead night operations. Your role will include coaching a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have strong leadership and people management skills, and a background in transport or logistics is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including an annual bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

23 days annual leave

Discounts at over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Commitment to excellence and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to meet OGSM targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues for career growth.
• Drive continuous improvement through OE initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Act as escalation point for customer service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Continuous Improvement

People Management

Proactive attitude

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Job description

Are you a natural leader with a passion for developing people and driving performance? We're looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to take ownership of our night operations at Market Drayton Depot. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, coach talent, and make a real impact on operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team, ensuring delivery against OGSM targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting career growth and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement through Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives.
• Create a high-performance culture using PMS principles, KPI tracking, and effective handovers.
• Manage performance reviews and employee relations with confidence.
• Ensure compliance with legal, audit, and safety standards.
• Act as the escalation point for customer service issues and lead incident investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance business performance.
• Champion MMID behaviours across all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Strong people management and coaching skills with a track record of building successful teams.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPC in Transport Management (desirable but not essential).

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Benefits

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%
• Life assurance – 4x your annual salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Access to our exclusive rewards platform with discounts at over 800 retailers