Transport Shift Manager — KPI-Driven Operations Lead

Ignition Driver Recruitment; Thankerton; On-site; GBP 30,231 - 36,703; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

Generous Holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Online discount platforms

Career Progression and Development

Temp to Perm opportunity

Job summary

Ignition Driver Recruitment is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Bellshill. You will oversee all scheduled transport activity, lead driver briefings, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with legal standards to support a high-volume operation.

This role requires strong leadership, customer service focus, and the ability to manage absence and relations. You will collaborate with the Sort Centre and other teams to optimise efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver CPC.
• Experience in Transport, Warehousing and Logistics.
• Demonstrable shift manager/team leader experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry software (Kronos, Oracle).
• Knowledge of drivers hours and WTD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver all scheduled transport activity ensuring on-time performance.
• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings for employed, subcontractors, and agency staff.
• Monitor and improve driver performance using operational data and reporting tools.
• Track KPIs and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure legal compliance and uphold Operating Licence standards.
• Promote health and safety across the site.
• Manage absence, performance, and other employee relations matters.
• Investigate incidents and propose follow-up actions.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sort Centre to streamline operations.
• Contribute to site-wide and business-wide projects.
• Maintain relationships with trade union representatives.
• Manage yard operations and trailer movements.
• Adapt to demand changes during peak periods.
• Act as deputy for the Shift Manager when required.

Skills

Driver CPC

Transport experience

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Kronos

Oracle

Job description

Ignition Driver Recruitment is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Bellshill. You will oversee all scheduled transport activity, lead driver briefings, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with legal standards to support a high-volume operation.

This role requires strong leadership, customer service focus, and the ability to manage absence and relations. You will collaborate with the Sort Centre and other teams to optimise efficiency and performance.