Transport Shift Manager

BM Stores; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Liverpool is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for their Distribution Centre. This role involves managing a team of drivers and clerical staff, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and monitoring operational performance to meet KPI targets. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a transport background and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Great benefits

Development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Shift Manager experience within a Transport background is essential.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
• Previous retail customer experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and clerical colleagues.
• Monitor performance to achieve high standards and KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Motivational skills

Team-building

Job description

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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.

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.