Transport Shift Leader – Nights, KPI-Driven & Safety Focus

Culina Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days incl. Bank Hols

Pension scheme

Life Assurance x2 salary

Wellness / Employee Assistance Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

Culina Group Limited, at the Carlisle site, seeks a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy operation, ensuring KPI targets are met while complying with legal requirements. You will help plan short to long-term resources and collaborate with drivers and the Myworkforce team to optimise utilisation.

The role covers supervision of driver performance, safety compliance, and daily operational support on site, with Sunday-Thursday night shifts and an attractive salary up to £41,305 with overtime

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry.
• Experience in managing resources to meet demand.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver service KPIs.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety processes.
• Energetic, proactive and able to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Myworkforce team on resource planning and driver/utilisation.
• Own and monitor driver de-briefing to achieve performance standards.
• Manage driver workforce and ensure legal compliance; maintain records.
• Conduct employee investigations and handle grievances when required.
• Oversee driver performance to meet or exceed KPIs.
• Promote Health & Safety policies within the transport operation.
• Keep personnel files up to date including licences and training.
• Support site audits and coordinate with Transport Manager to meet KPIs.
• Assist daily operational workflow and answer urgent queries for the customer site.
• Work with customer and site management to resolve concerns promptly.
• Recruit permanent and temporary staff to cover peaks.
• Escalate accidents and incidents and ensure timely reporting.
• Identify maintenance/repair issues on site and depot.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks, inspections and defect reporting procedures.

Skills

Transport experience

Resource management

Organisation & communication

KPI delivery

Health & Safety

People engagement

Job description

Culina Group Limited, at the Carlisle site, seeks a Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy operation, ensuring KPI targets are met while complying with legal requirements. You will help plan short to long-term resources and collaborate with drivers and the Myworkforce team to optimise utilisation.

The role covers supervision of driver performance, safety compliance, and daily operational support on site, with Sunday-Thursday night shifts and an attractive salary up to £41,305 with overtime