Transport Operations Lead – Glasgow Depot

InPost UK; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead our Glasgow/Bellshill depot, coordinate scheduled transport activity, and drive performance with a focus on on-time delivery and safety. This hands-on leadership role reports into the Shift Manager and covers shift patterns from 14:00 to 22:30, Monday to Friday.

You will work closely with the Sort Centre team, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport operations.
• Working knowledge of transport management systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Transport CPC - desirable.
• Previous people management experience (desirable).
• A proactive, collaborative approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver all scheduled transport activity, ensuring on-time performance and service levels are met.
• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings (employed, subcontractors, and agency).
• Monitor and improve driver performance using operational data and reporting tools.
• Track and respond to national and local KPIs, implementing corrective action where needed.
• Ensure legal compliance with all transport operations and uphold Operating Licence standards.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the site.
• Proactively manage absence, performance, and other employee relations matters, escalating when necessary.
• Investigate transport and on-site incidents thoroughly and propose follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Sort Centre team to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Contribute to site-wide and business-wide projects.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with trade union representatives.
• Manage yard operations, ensuring smooth trailer movements and timely bay availability.
• Adapt quickly to demand changes during peak periods and special events.
• Act as deputy for the Shift Manager when required.

Skills

Transport operations

Transport management systems

Drivers hours regs

Transport CPC

People management

Problem solving

Under pressure

Job description

InPost UK is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead our Glasgow/Bellshill depot, coordinate scheduled transport activity, and drive performance with a focus on on-time delivery and safety. This hands-on leadership role reports into the Shift Manager and covers shift patterns from 14:00 to 22:30, Monday to Friday.

You will work closely with the Sort Centre team, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.