Transport Shift Leader

Pertemps; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Shift Leader in Slough to oversee a mixed team of LGV drivers. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with transport legislation, providing leadership, and efficiently allocating resources. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, strong customer service abilities, and proficiency in Outlook and Excel. This full-time role offers a salary of £38,000 plus bonuses and overtime potential.

Benefits

Variable cost-of-living bonus (£1,500 p.a.)

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost-effective transport operations.
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions, and delegate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory leadership to a team of LGV drivers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transport legislation.
• Allocate transport resources efficiently.

Skills

Proven leadership skills within a transport or logistics environment

Strong customer service and communication abilities

Effective resource allocation and workforce planning skills

Ability to identify and manage non-conformance issues

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Transport Shift Leader Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: £38,000 + variable cost‑of‑living bonus (£1,500 p.a. currently)
Additional Pay: Overtime available
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights
Employment Type: Full‑time
Reporting To: Transport Office & Transport Manager

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Transport Shift Leader to join their established transport operation based in Slough. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient running of the transport department while overseeing a mixed team of employed, agency, and subcontract LGV drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern covering days and nights.
• Provide supervisory leadership to a team of LGV drivers (employed, agency, and subcontract).
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Company policies, particularly Health & Safety
  • Operator’s Licence requirements
  • Transport legislation including Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and AWD regulations
• Allocate transport resources efficiently to meet operational requirements.
• Think quickly and delegate effectively during fluctuations in workload.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other internal departments.
• Deliver and promote high standards of customer service.
• Identify non-conformances, complete investigations, and report findings appropriately.
• Support cost-effective operations through fuel management and best driving practices.
• Use Outlook, Excel, and internal systems confidently to complete administrative tasks.
• Carry out reasonable ad‑hoc duties as required to support the transport operation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership skills within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with other departments.
• Effective resource allocation and workforce planning skills.
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions, and delegate under pressure.
• Ability to identify and manage non‑conformance issues.
• Strong understanding of cost‑effective transport operations.
• Computer literate (especially Outlook & Excel).

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience in factory clearance operations.
• Experience in temperature‑controlled distribution.
• LGV C+E licence, valid Digital Tachograph Card, and Driver CPC.
  Training can be supported through a government‑funded apprenticeship scheme.