Transport Shift Leader: On-Time Deliveries & Growth

Ignition; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 30,231 - 36,703; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to Work

Online discount platforms

Career progression

Temp-to-Perm

Job summary

Ignition Driver Recruitment is seeking a reliable Transport Shift Manager in Bellshill to oversee all scheduled transport activity, lead driver briefings and ensure on-time performance and service levels. The role requires experience in high-volume transport and a focus on customer service, with CPC qualification and hands-on leadership.

You will manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams, monitor KPIs, uphold health and safety standards, and adapt to demand peaks.

Qualifications

• Must have Driver CPC and experience in transport, warehousing, and logistics.
• Demonstrated shift manager or team leader experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry software such as Kronos or Oracle.
• Up-to-date knowledge of drivers hours and the Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all scheduled transport activity and ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings for employed, subcontractors and agency staff.
• Monitor driver performance using data and reports; drive KPI improvements.
• Ensure compliance with transport operations and Operating Licence standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards across the site and manage absence/performance issues.
• Investigate incidents and propose follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with Sort Centre and other teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Driver CPC

Team leadership

Transport & Logistics

Microsoft Office

Hours and WTD knowledge

Tools

Kronos

Oracle

Job description

Ignition Driver Recruitment is seeking a reliable Transport Shift Manager in Bellshill to oversee all scheduled transport activity, lead driver briefings and ensure on-time performance and service levels. The role requires experience in high-volume transport and a focus on customer service, with CPC qualification and hands-on leadership.

You will manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams, monitor KPIs, uphold health and safety standards, and adapt to demand peaks.