Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Gist Limited; Carlton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount on most items

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare discount plan

Annual bonus scheme

Pension and life assurance

App-based discounts with retailers

Job summary

Gist Limited is seeking a Night Transport Shift Manager to lead the night operations at our Barnsley site. You will drive safety, service levels and efficiency while developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.

You’ll report to the Transport Operations Manager and own recruitment, coaching, KPI delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. A CPC is desirable, with flexibility for any 4 from 7 night patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience within a transport function, ideally FMCG distribution
• Previous experience operating at management level is essential
• Strong people management skills and a passion for developing your team
• Analytical mindset; ability to turn performance data into action
• Collaborative approach to build relationships across the operation
• Flexible to work a variety of shift patterns as the operation evolves
• Experience in a unionised environment and relationships with trade unions
• Transport CPC desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to create a safe, supportive working environment for staff, agency workers and subcontractors
• Manage recruitment, induction, absence, wellbeing, 1:1s and employee relations including discipline and investigations
• Run effective team meetings, briefings and communications across the transport operation
• Drive KPIs; identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and service delivery
• Encourage teamwork and innovation, enabling staff to propose improvements
• Champion health and safety, compliance and standards within transport operations
• Support wider operations by collaborating with the Transport Operations Manager on value-adding tasks

Skills

Transport management

People management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Union relations

CPC desirable

Job description

Transport Shift Manager - Nights - (T.S.M.123)

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity

Following significant investment and continued growth at our Barnsley operation, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Transport Shift Manager to join our transport leadership team.

We're looking for a people-focused transport professional with FMCG experience who can inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of our night shift operation.

What you'll be doing

Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager you will take ownership of transport operations ensuring as a team we deliver outstanding services, efficiency and performance at all times. Within this role you will:

• Lead from the front, creating a safe, supportive and friendly working environment for employees, agency colleagues and subcontractors
• Develop great people by owning recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing, 1:1s and the full employee relations process including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
• Keep everyone connected through the delivery of effective team meetings, briefings, objectives, and communication across the transport operations
• Drive performance by taking ownership of operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement relating to productivity, efficiency and service delivery
• Champion teamwork and innovation, encouraging your team to share idea, challenge the status quo and help shape better ways of working
• Advocate, champion and lead health and safety, compliance, and standards within the transport operations
• Support wider operations by working closely with the Transport Operations Manager on initiatives and tasks that add value to the team and site

What we're looking for

• Proven, hands‑on experience within a transport function, ideally within an FMCG Distribution
• Previous experience operating at management levelis essential
• Strong people management skills and a genuine passion for developing and challenging your team
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand performance data and turn it into action
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build strong relationships across the operation
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as the operation evolves
• Experience of working within a unionised environment, with the ability to build positive and effective relationships with trade union representatives
• Transport CPC desirable, but not essential

Salary:Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) + £6,004 Night Shift Premium
Hours:Nights - Any 4 from 7 - 20:00 PM to 06:00 AM
Location:Gist Limited, Industry Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3LJ

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Gist?

When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group.

You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains.

Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.