Transport Operations Lead - Shift Manager

Brakes; Harlow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension

Discounts on products

Learning & Development programmes

Holiday purchase option

Job summary

Brakes, part of Sysco GB, is seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager to lead drivers and administrators at the Harlow depot. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage HR issues, and keep breaks in line with working time directives while supporting planners for rerouting as required.

You will bring a Full UK Driving Licence, knowledge of CPC management, and a proven ability to drive cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport operations and drivers.
• Knowledge of Transport Manager CPC preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to manage costs within budget and resolve issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate driver colleagues and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with working time directive and driver breaks.
• Coordinate rerouting with planners when required.
• Maintain service, health, safety and compliance standards.
• Manage HR and employment issues as they arise.

Skills

People management

HR knowledge

Transport compliance

Budget management

Communication

Education

Transport Manager CPC (preferred)

Job description

Brakes, part of Sysco GB, is seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager to lead drivers and administrators at the Harlow depot. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage HR issues, and keep breaks in line with working time directives while supporting planners for rerouting as required.

You will bring a Full UK Driving Licence, knowledge of CPC management, and a proven ability to drive cost-efficient operations.