Transport Shift Manager

Gist Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 36,679 - 44,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Discounted healthcare plan

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction and training programs

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A logistics company in Thatcham is seeking a full-time Transport Shift Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate has substantial knowledge of transport functions, management experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,755 per annum along with numerous benefits including discounts, annual leave, and a tailored induction program.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transport management within the FMCG Distribution Industry.
• Management level background required.
• Flexibility to cover various shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Own the recruitment and training processes within the transport department.
• Ensure effective communication through meetings and briefings.
• Deliver operational KPIs and improve performance levels.

Skills

Transport function knowledge

Team management skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Transport CPC (desirable)

Job description

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Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We are looking for a Full Time Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Thatcham. As a Transport Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day to day transport operations at the site, ensuring the operation is running smoothly, and supporting the Transport Operation Manager with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation.

What’s in it for you?

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Details
Salary: £40,755 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working pattern: Any 4 from 7 | DAYS (05:30 - 15:30)
Location: Gist Limited, Thatcham, RG19 4BQ

What You’ll Do

• Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency and subcontractors
• Own the recruitment, induction, absence management, well-being meetings & 121s process, including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations within the transport department
• Ensuring effective communication within the transport teams through meetings and briefings
• Responsible for delivery of operational KPIs. Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's

Who You Are

• Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of a transport function within the FMCG Distribution Industry
• A background operating at a management level is a must
• Transport CPC – desirable
• A passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas
• Excellent team management skill for developing your team
• An analytical mind-set
• Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns in the future
• You'll come in to contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial

Why Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application.