Transport Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent in Wakefield is looking for a hands-on Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy transport operation, manage drivers and transport colleagues, and ensure service, compliance and performance stay at a high level.

Working with warehousing and logistics teams, you will drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement, oversee driver briefings and daily activity, and respond to live operational issues on a Monday to Friday shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Shift Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to coach and develop drivers and transport staff.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours and compliance.
• Experience managing transport KPIs across service, cost and fleet utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operation on a Monday to Friday shift.
• Coach and develop drivers and transport colleagues.
• Monitor delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and customer service levels.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and Working Time Directive.
• Collaborate with warehousing and other logistics teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Drive safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Job description

The Role

This Transport Shift Manager opportunity is with a well-established distribution business based in Wakefield, taking responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy transport operation.

The business is looking for a hands-on Transport Shift Manager who can lead from the front, manage drivers and transport colleagues while ensuring service, compliance and operational performance remain at a consistently high level.

Working closely with warehousing and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll be responsible for keeping the operation moving, reacting to live challenges and creating a positive, accountable culture across the transport team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day transport
• operation across a Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Managing, coaching and developing drivers and transport colleagues
• Overseeing driver briefings, debriefs and daily operational activity
• Monitoring delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and customer service levels
• Responding to live operational issues and ensuring disruption is managed effectively
• Ensuring full compliance with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and transport legislation
• Monitoring transport KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve service, efficiency and cost
• Working closely with warehouse and wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operational delivery
• Supporting transport planning and ensuring resource is effectively utilised
• Driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement

Key Experience

• Previous experience as a Transport Shift Manager, Transport Manager, Transport Supervisor or similar operational leadership role
• Strong experience leading drivers and transport teams within a fast-paced distribution environment
• Good understanding of transport legislation, drivers' hours and operational compliance
• Experience managing transport KPIs across service, cost and fleet utilisation
• Background within retail, 3PL, FMCG or high-volume distribution would be advantageous
• Strong people management skills with the ability to coach and develop operational teams
• Experience working within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to make decisions in a live transport operation

This Transport Shift Manager role in Wakefield offers a salary of £45,000, working Monday to Friday, and would suit an experienced transport leader looking for genuine ownership within a busy and fast-paced operation.