Transport Shift Manager

Newrest; England; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inflight catering company in the UK is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to coordinate airside operations. Responsibilities include leading transport teams, ensuring operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a valid UK driving licence, and experience in the transport or logistics sector. The role offers a salary of around £43,000, shift-based hours, and numerous employee benefits, including free meals and life assurance.

Benefits

Free meals

On-site parking

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

28 days holiday

Free online health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management, ideally within inflight catering.
• Valid UK driving licence, with Category C or airside driving permit advantageous.
• Knowledge of airside operations and airport security procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate airside drivers and transport teams.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and overtime.
• Ensure all loading and transport activities are compliant with regulations.
• Monitor shift performance and resource allocation.
• Resolve service issues promptly with clients.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Transport operations knowledge

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Proven experience in transport/logistics management

Valid UK driving licence (Cat B)

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

CPC in Transport Management

Job description

As a Transport Shift Manager in a high-volumeinflight catering unit, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless airsideoperations for some of the world’s biggest airlines. You’ll coordinate people,vehicles and tight flight schedules making real-time decisions that keepaircraft moving and standards sky-high.

Reports to: Transport Manager

Salary: Circa £43,000

Hours: Shift-based (including early,late, night, weekend and public holidays)

Benefits

• Free meals.
• On-site parking.
• Life Assurance of two times basic salary.
• An Income Protection Scheme.
• Full training and uniform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free online health and wellbeing support.
• Pensions and Income Protection Schemes.
• Year-round access to virtual GP Service.
• Employee Discounts (also open to friends and family).
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of UK Bank Holidays), increasing with lengthof service.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadand motivate airside drivers and transport teams across live shifts, managing the day-to-day operation during the assigned shift, ensuring allscheduled flights are serviced accurately and on time.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and overtime in line with businessrequirements.
• Ensure all loading, unloading and transport activities are conducted inaccordance with airline specifications, airport regulations and companyprocedures.
• Monitor shift performance, vehicle utilisation and resource allocationto meet operational demands.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Airside Operations and manage clientrelations to resolve service issues promptly.
• Monitorperformance, handle disruptions and problem-solve under pressure.
• Conduct briefings, audits and incident managementwhen required.
• Conduct regular vehicle, equipment and documentation checks.
• Report and investigate accidents, near misses and service failures,implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including driver hours, vehiclemaintenance, and performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost controland service quality.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, route optimisation toolsand process improvements.

KeySkills And Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervisingmulti-skilled operational teams.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesunder pressure.
• Good understanding of transport operations within a regulatedenvironment.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organisation and
• with external partners.
• High level of diligence and commitment to service quality.
• Proficient in MS Office and transport management systems (TMS)desirable.

Experienceand Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics management role, ideallywithin inflight catering, airport, or time-critical service industries.
• Valid UK driving licence (Category B; Category C or airside drivingpermit advantageous).
• Knowledge of airside operations and airport security procedurespreferred.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety qualificationsare desirable.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in Transport Managementadvantageous.