Transport Shift Manager

DPDgroup; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Transport Shift Manager. In this role, you will manage Class 1 Drivers to ensure smooth transport operations while adhering to compliance and legal requirements. Key tasks include controlling routes, monitoring driver hours, and maintaining necessary documentation. The ideal candidate will possess experience in transport management and a strong understanding of logistics compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Class 1 Drivers.
• Knowledge of transport operation compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Control and organize routes while communicating with teams about delays.
• Monitor driver's hours and report accidents as required.
• Liaise with workshops for vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Ensure driver paperwork is completed correctly.
• Maintain daily running sheets and defect reporting.

Job description

Due to our continued growth we opened our 5th Hub that is the largest and most technically advanced in Europe. In light of this growth we are currently recruiting Transport Shift Managers, to help strengthen our award winning team. In this role you will be part of the Traffic Office management team who ensure the smooth running of our Transport operation. You will be responsible for engaging, motivating and managing Class 1 Drivers, including agency and subcontracted routes, in order to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators. Other key accountabilities will include;

• Controlling and organising routes in response to planned allocation whilst also reporting and communicating with the relevant teams about breakdowns, traffic delays and accidents.
• Controlling, monitoring and authorisation of driver's hours and the monitoring and reporting of accidents as per company policy and legal requirements
• Ensuring adherence to the Operator's Licence and other legal compliance requirements
• Liaising with workshops to ensure they receive requested vehicles for service, MOT or repair
• Carrying out and follow through defect procedures, including the issue and return of Defect Reports
• Maintaining driver brief and de-brief sheets and daily running sheets
• Ensuring correct paperwork (including disclaimers and driving licence checks) and briefings are completed with agency drivers