Transport Shift Manager

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking a Shift Manager for their Logistics operation in Bristol. This permanent role requires leading a team to ensure excellent service delivery. Responsibilities include managing shifts, meeting KPIs, and overseeing health and safety compliance. Candidates should have previous logistics experience and strong communication skills. The role involves a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and offers various employee benefits including discounts and loans after probation.

Benefits

Season ticket loan after 12 weeks

Discount card after 12 weeks

Offers on gym memberships and retail vouchers

Qualifications

• Ability to influence at all levels and effectively communicate.
• Experience in a logistics or warehouse environment is essential.
• Familiarity with Warehouse management systems and Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift to meet daily operational targets within budgets.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and practices.
• Oversee Health and Safety compliance and incident investigations.

Skills

Ability to influence at all levels

Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats

Previous experience of working in a transport/ warehouse environment

Previous working knowledge of Warehouse management systems

Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages

CPC National/International desirable but not essential

Job description

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: Patchway Depot, Bristol, BS34 5TA
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Logistics
Closing date: 18 December 2025
Requisition ID: 400043080

We believe in providing meaningful work and achieving a real work/life balance. Here, you'll find both. Our Supply Chain team is the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories to our millions of customers every day. We leverage insight and data to anticipate customer needs, ensuring they get what they want, when they need it. You'll be part of a team that is data-driven and judgement-focused, always the first to identify and address any issues or ambiguities. A culture of collaboration, customer obsession, and continuous improvement drives us to deliver market-leading product availability and operational excellence, and fuels our innovation. Our Supply Chain team calls for people who champion change, are customer-obsessed, data-driven, and excel at collaborating and communicating effectively - because those people can go a very long way.

You don’t get to be one of the nation’s largest and most loved supermarkets without a brilliant team — and our Distribution colleagues are central to keeping our warehouses running smoothly, ensuring our customers can buy the goods they need in store.

We’re looking for Shift Managers who can deliver excellent service to our customers through capable leadership of teams within the complex, unionised, Distribution function. After all, you don’t get to be one of the UK’s most loved retailers without exceeding customer expectations.

Your previous experience within a Logistics operation should enable you to engage, motivate and coach colleagues at all levels. You will be able to drive a strong team culture with a unified vision: delivering the best possible service to our customers.

We’re currently recruiting for a Shift Manager on a permanent contract, working in our busy Logistics operation on an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating days & nights, with the flexibility to fit the needs of the operation where required.

Overview

This role is key to ensuring the success of the operation achieving and exceeding its KPI`s . Reporting directly to the Operations Support Manager, with direct responsibility for the Warehouse and Transport Operation.

Key duties and accountabilities

• Responsible for proactively managing the shift to action the daily operational plan and meet targets within budgetary constraints
• Apply a consistent approach to people management
• Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently
• Manage change as and when the business requires
• Ensure the site meets legal compliance at all times
• Ensure that employees are managed in a consistent way in line with current processes to help achieve business and personal growth
• Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity
• Achieve and exceed KPI`s in line with the business goals
• Lead a culture where Health and Safety is part of our daily activities
• Ensure company policies and government legislations are adhered to
• Ensure all Health and Safety incidents/ accidents are investigated, recorded and appropriate action is taken.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external customers
• Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover
• Mentor and develop your team to aid progression, succession planning and skill sets.

Qualifications, Key Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to influence at all levels
• Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats
• Previous experience of working in a transport/ warehouse environment
• Previous working knowledge of Warehouse management systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
• CPC National/International desirable but not essential

• Pre-planned shifts
• Season ticket loan after you’ve completed 12 weeks of service and passed your probation
• Discount card after 12 weeks that gives you 10% off your Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat shopping
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more