Transport Shift Manager

GIST; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Night Transport Shift Manager in Thatcham. In this role, you will drive day-to-day transport operations while ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. The ideal candidate will bring management experience and a passion for fostering teamwork, all within a progressive and ethical company ethos.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan discounts

Annual performance-based bonus

Pension scheme options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of transport functions in FMCG distribution.
• Proven team management skills.
• Flexibility to cover various shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee recruitment and staff management processes.
• Ensure operational KPIs are met.

Skills

Team Management

Analytical Mind-set

Communication

Education

Transport CPC

Management Experience

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Job Title Transport Shift Manager Location Thatcham, RG19 4BQ GB (Main)
Job Description

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 want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are looking for a Night Full Time Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Thatcham .As a Night 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?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

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

Night Transport Shift Manager role details:

Salary: Up to £39,000 + £6,000 Night Shift Allowance

Hours: 38 Hours Per Week

Working pattern: Nights

Location: 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 you 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. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

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. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.

Recruiter Kobayashi, Stephanie