Transport Shift Manager

XPO Logistics; Worksop; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holidays

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Worksop is recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to support our distribution contract. The role operates on a 4On-4Off rotating days/nights shift pattern and involves leading drivers and office staff to keep all runs covered efficiently.

Salary is up to £40,000 per annum with 20 days holidays. The role includes working within a fast-paced environment and close collaboration with the customer and management teams to deliver KPI-driven results and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Experience in a Transport Shift Management role – managing drivers and office staff.
• Desirable CPC in International Road Haulage.
• Desirable knowledge of Transport Legislation / WTD / Drivers hours

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of drivers across shifts
• 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

Skills

Transport shift management

Managing drivers

Team leadership

Customer communication

Job description

Logistics done differently.

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 £40,000 per 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, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. 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