Transport Shift Manager

Stobart; Goole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector seeks a Transport Shift Manager for their Goole site. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring effective running of operations, managing driver performance, and delivering on KPIs while promoting health and safety within the transport team.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

Life assurance at 2x salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition awards and long service awards

Discounts at over 50 retailers through our benefit platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Transport & Logistics industry.
• Successful resource management experience.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the driver workforce to ensure full legal compliance.
• Own, monitor, and control the driver de-briefing process.
• Conduct site audits and work closely with the Transport Manager.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Resource Management

Health and Safety

Problem Solving

Job description

We are now seeking a Transport Shift Manager to join our Transport team at our Goole site on a full-time permanent basis!

As a Transport Shift Manager, you will work collaboratively to ensure the 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, while helping to formulate and deliver short, medium, and long-term resource plans for your area.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 06.00-18.00.

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Key Duties of Transport Shift Manager:

• Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team to ensure compliance of all MWF activities and tasks, including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilization of all drivers and equipment.
• Own, monitor, and control the driver de-briefing process to ensure consistent achievement of performance standards through effective communication and management.
• Manage and support the driver workforce to ensure full legal compliance, maintaining accurate records in accordance with procedures.
• Manage all aspects of driver performance to meet or exceed expectations and KPIs.
• Promote company health & safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
• Ensure all personnel files are up to date, including license validation, personal details, and completed training.
• Conduct site audits and work closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPIs are met.
• Support daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing prompt answers to urgent queries.
• Work actively with the customer and site management team to address performance concerns or questions in a timely manner.
• Manage recruitment of permanent and temporary staff to cover business peaks.
• Ensure all accidents, dangerous occurrences, and near misses are reported to the Transport Manager & H&S team, with relevant reports completed.
• Identify and escalate maintenance and repair issues on site and within the depot.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks, inspections, and defect reporting procedures are followed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the Transport & Logistics industry.
• Successful resource management experience.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Track record of working to defined service delivery KPIs.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Energetic with a drive to improve processes.
• Good people engagement skills, self-driven, with a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer-facing environment.

Additional Information:

We are committed to making Stobarta a great place to work, promoting diversity and employee development. Our benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance at 2x salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recognition awards and long service awards
• Discounts at over 50 retailers through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, apply now and join our #WinningTeam!