Transport Shift Manager

Sapsf; Worksop; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Job summary

XPO in Worksop is seeking an experienced Transport Shift Manager to support our distribution contract. The role operates on a 4On-4Off rotating days/nights pattern and involves leading drivers and coordinating shifts to cover runs efficiently.

You will plan workloads, oversee daily delivery/collection plans, ensure safety and processes are followed, and provide accurate KPIs to the customer. A fast-paced environment and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced transport environments.
• Experience in Transport Shift Management.
• Ability to lead drivers and office staff.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Transport Legislation / WTD / Driver’s hours.
• Desirable: CPC in International Road Haulage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers across shifts.
• Oversee the transport operation.
• Plan the weekly workload and staff shifts for cost-effective runs.
• Oversee the daily plan for deliveries and collections with available resources.
• Ensure processes and safety procedures are followed.
• Conduct timely investigations into safety incidents.
• Provide leadership and KPI reporting to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Shift management

Driver management

Transport operations

Team leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced operator looking for a new challenge? Do you pride yourself on your ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy? Do you like the sound of working on a key contract for one of the biggest logistics companies in the industry?

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to support our distribution contract at our site in Worksop. Working on a 4On - 4Off rotating days/nights shift pattern.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000per annum. In addition, we offer 20 days holidays.

You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Managing a team of drivers acrossvariousshifts
• Manage and oversee the transport operation
• Daily interaction with the management team for our customer
• Support the planning of the weekly workload and organising staff shifts to ensure all runs are covered in a cost effective and efficient manner
• Overseeing the execution of the daily plan for all deliveries and collections, with a keen eye on resource available at site, keeping the customer updated
• Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate in a safe and efficient environment
• Timely and accurate investigations into Safety incidents
• Provide leadership and guidance for the team and provide accurate KPIs internally and to the customer

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Essential:It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet
• Essential:You must have experience working in a Transport Shift Management position– managing drivers and office staff.
• Essential:Support and encourage a good team working spirit and ensure that all stakeholders work effectively and communicate frequently to achieve the business objectives
• Desirable:Have a working knowledge of Transport Legislation / WTD / Driver’s hours
• Desirable:CPC in International Road Haulage

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews