Transport Shift Manager - 4 on/4 off, Day & Night

Warburtons; Banbury; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Warburtons Banbury distribution site is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead our 92 drivers across 55 routes, ensure safety, efficiency and reliability, and uphold customer service standards in a 4 on 4 off operation.

You will develop a large driving team, manage onboarding, performance, coaching and development, and use telematics and KPI data to drive improvements while complying with Operator Licence, Driving Hours, Tachograph, Working Time Directive and HSE rules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Team Manager, Supervisor, or Operational Leadership role with a track record of leading and developing teams
• Passion for people management including coaching, performance development and engagement
• Experience using data and systems to monitor performance and drive improvements
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Wellbeing principles and regulatory requirements for transport
• Experience managing operational performance through KPI tracking and planning

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a large driving team across 55 routes, ensuring safety, engagement and high performance
• Utilise telematics and performance data to identify trends and drive improvements in safety, service and fleet performance
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all regulations
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence, Drivers' Hours, Tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Provide training, coaching and development to drivers to maintain high standards in safe driving and load security
• Lead shift pattern operations on a 4 on, 4 off rota covering day and night shifts

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication skills

Accountability culture

Health & safety

Data-driven decisions

KPI tracking

Transport operations

CPC qualification (beneficial)

Job description

Warburtons Banbury distribution site is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead our 92 drivers across 55 routes, ensure safety, efficiency and reliability, and uphold customer service standards in a 4 on 4 off operation.

You will develop a large driving team, manage onboarding, performance, coaching and development, and use telematics and KPI data to drive improvements while complying with Operator Licence, Driving Hours, Tachograph, Working Time Directive and HSE rules.