Transport Shift Manager

Culina; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Company car or car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Eye care vouchers

Reward & recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to join our Transport Logistics division in the UK. You will help ensure the smooth running of a busy transport operation, deliver against KPIs, and contribute to medium- and long-term resource planning.

The role involves coordinating driver workflows, maintaining records, and working closely with customers and site management to resolve issues and improve performance. Competitive salary plus overtime and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry.
• Demonstrable experience of successful resource management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPIs.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWf activity and tasks including resource planning and cost-effective utilisation of drivers and equipment.
• Own, monitor and control the driver de-briefing process to ensure performance standards are achieved.
• Manage driver workforce and ensure legal compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Conduct employee investigations and grievances when required.
• Manage all aspects of driver performance to meet KPIs.
• Promote Health & Safety and company policies within transport operations.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files including licences and training.
• Site audits and collaboration with Transport Manager to meet KPIs.
• Support daily operations by answering urgent queries for the customer site.
• Work with customer/site management to address concerns promptly.
• Recruit permanent and temporary staff to cover peaks.
• Escalate and report accidents and near-misses to the H&S team.

Skills

Transport & Logistics

Resource management

Organisation & communication

KPI awareness

Health & Safety

Driven to improve

Customer-facing communication

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Transport Logistics division– as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as aTransport Shift Manager.

Salary:Up to £41,305, with optional overtime

Shift: Sunday - Thursday Nights, 18:00-4:00

As Transport Shift Manager you will work collaboratively to ensure effective running of a busy transport operation, ensuring that Operational KPIs are met and that the operations are conducted strictly in accordance with legal requirements, whilst helping to formulate and deliver the short, medium and long-term resource plans for your area.

Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager:

• Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment
• Responsible for owning, monitor and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management.
• To manage and support driver workforce all drivers whilst engaged on activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance to the procedure.
• Conduct employee investigations, and grievance, when required.
• Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPI's.
• Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, completed training.
• Responsible for site audits and works closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPI’s are met
• To support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries
• Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance addressing any concerns or questions within a timely manner
• Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks.
• Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents, dangerous occurrences & near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents.
• Responsible for identifying and escalating any maintenance and repair issues on site and within depot
• Ensure that all daily vehicle check, vehicle inspection & defect reporting procedures are in place

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry
• Demonstrable experience of successful resource management
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes
• Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Company car or car Allowance- providing additional support and flexibility to help you stay mobile and connected.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through your Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.