Transport Shift Manager

B&M Retail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail distribution company in Liverpool is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to oversee and manage a team of drivers and clerical staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with transport legislation, monitoring performance, and achieving key operational targets. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a background in transport management. This position offers great benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Shift Manager experience within a Transport background is essential.
• Previous retail customer experience is ideal.
• Energy, flexibility, and commitment to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and clerical colleagues.
• Monitor performance to achieve high standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Conduct driver Pre-Briefs and De-Briefs.
• Manage yard operations efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Motivational skills

Compliance knowledge

Performance monitoring

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Distribution Centre in Speke as a Transport Shift Manager.

This role follows a 4 on 4 off pattern from 6 am - 6 pm.

You will be managing a team of drivers and clerical colleagues, motivating the team to ensure the transport operation hits its targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage a team of drivers and clerical colleagues to ensure they work within company guidelines.
• Monitor performance, ensuring the operation achieves high standards and hits KPI targets.
• Encourage two-way feedback and ideas aimed at improving work practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Act legislation, EU Drivers’ Hours Rules, and the Working Time Directive (RTD).
• Conduct effective, in-depth driver Pre-Briefs and De-Briefs at the start and end of every driver shift.
• Monitor performance, timekeeping, overtime, and sickness levels of drivers, taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Manage and maintain all yard operations, ensuring a team of shunters delivers an efficient and timely shunt/yard function.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Shift Manager experience within a Transport background is essential.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
• Previous retail customer experience is ideal.
• Energy, flexibility, and commitment to succeed in a challenging environment.
  
  

We offer great benefits and development opportunities at B&M. Want to find out more? Visit: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/.

If you are looking to join an ambitious business with fantastic career opportunities, apply online today!

B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.