Transport Shift Manager

ASDA; Normanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to oversee operations in their distribution centre. This role is pivotal in ensuring that logistics run efficiently around the clock. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of transport regulations and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. You'll foster a positive work culture while driving performance and results. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow in logistics, with flexibility in shifts and a supportive environment to develop your skills.

Benefits

15% Colleague Discount

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Electric Car Scheme

Free Eye Test

Discounted Asda Services

Wagestream Access

Company Pension

24/7 Virtual GP

Excellent Parental Leave Policies

Colleague Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution operation with a track record of delivering results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation in the distribution centre, managing transport compliance.
• Drive performance and encourage teamwork through coaching and engagement.

Skills

Transport Regulations Knowledge

Performance Management

Team Leadership

KPI Achievement

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title

Transport Shift Manager

Location

Wakefield ADC

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

40

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Warehousing/Material Management

Closing Date

22 May 2025

About the Role

As a Transport Shift Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our distribution centre, ensuring our operation runs smoothly and as efficiently as possible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You'll need to have knowledge of transport regulations and drive compliance within the team. You'll champion the unique Asda culture and be a role model to your team, ensuring they get the right products to the right store at the right time.

You'll be responsible for driving performance and encouraging a teamwork mentality. You will deliver coaching support development within your team and hold regular team ‘huddles' to ensuring your team are kept engaged and up to date.

If you're looking for a chance to develop in logistics, this could be the role for you! We'll work with you on your shifts, however the role will involve late and weekend working

About You

As a Transport Shift Manager, experience working in a similar distribution operation is essential, with a proven track record of delivering results against KPI's. You'll be able to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable to change, whilst being passionate about doing the right thing for our customer's by driving quality and adhering to process. You'll have experience of working with trade unions.

You'll be naturally friendly and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You'll have an enthusiastic approach and be a strong coach, mentor, motivator and role model to the managers and colleagues around you, driving performance and working cross-functionally, communicating effectively across all levels. You'll be the ‘go to' person for training and upskilling,

Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas