Transport Shift Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Distribution Ops

Loom Talent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent in Wakefield is looking for a hands-on Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy transport operation, manage drivers and transport colleagues, and ensure service, compliance and performance stay at a high level.

Working with warehousing and logistics teams, you will drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement, oversee driver briefings and daily activity, and respond to live operational issues on a Monday to Friday shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Shift Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to coach and develop drivers and transport staff.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours and compliance.
• Experience managing transport KPIs across service, cost and fleet utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operation on a Monday to Friday shift.
• Coach and develop drivers and transport colleagues.
• Monitor delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and customer service levels.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and Working Time Directive.
• Collaborate with warehousing and other logistics teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Drive safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Job description

Loom Talent in Wakefield is looking for a hands-on Transport Shift Manager to lead a busy transport operation, manage drivers and transport colleagues, and ensure service, compliance and performance stay at a high level.

Working with warehousing and logistics teams, you will drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement, oversee driver briefings and daily activity, and respond to live operational issues on a Monday to Friday shift.