Transport Shift Lead

Müller UK & Ireland; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Transport Shift Leader for their Droitwich Depot. In this full-time, permanent role, you will lead a team to ensure operational excellence and foster a high-performance culture. Responsibilities include managing performance reviews and compliance with safety standards, along with driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have proven transport or logistics leadership experience. The role offers benefits including a bonus, pension scheme, and annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x your annual salary

23 days annual leave

Exclusive rewards platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage performance reviews.
• Understanding of legal, audit, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team, ensuring delivery against OGSM targets.
• Coach and develop colleagues, supporting career growth.
• Drive continuous improvement through Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.

Skills

Transport or logistics leadership experience

People management and coaching skills

Proactive and self-motivated attitude

Ability to work independently

Commitment to excellence

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Job description

Overview

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.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge-ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

Role

Join Us as a Transport Shift Leader

Location: Droitwich Depot
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Nights (18:00 - 6:00)

What We Offer

• 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

What You'll Do

As Transport Shift Manager, you'll:

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• 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).

Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ