Transport Shift Manager - Nights

xPO; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Discounts and perks

Job summary

XPO is recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to lead the night operation on the Arla dairy contract in Hatfield. You will manage driver planning, ensure safe and efficient transport, and work across a large, fast-paced network on a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong knowledge of transport regulations, and the ability to motivate teams to deliver service excellence and cost control.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in a complex transport operation.
• Strong knowledge of driving compliance and related regulations.
• Ability to lead drivers and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day driver planning with resource optimisation.
• Collaborate across the XPO network to maximise service.
• Ensure drivers comply with EU and working time regulations.
• Oversee servicing plans and defect control compliance.
• Conduct RCA sessions when required.
• Lead teams to meet service, productivity and fuel KPI targets.
• Support the Operations Manager and engage with customers as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transport management

Regulatory compliance

Driver management

Job description

Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Location: Hatfield, Worcestershire, GB, WR5 2

Any

Application Deadline: 2026-11-03T10:05:14.05

Company description

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description

Logistics done differently. Are you looking to use your transport supervisory or management experience in a new role? Do you like the sound of working on a large, complex operation with one of the biggest names in logistics? Are you ready for a challenge?

Here at XPO, we're looking for a full-time, permanent Transport Shift Manager to join us on our Night shift for our Arla (dairy) contract based in Hatfield. You'll need some flexibility to work across our operating hours; on a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour day shift basis.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of our transport function.

Pay, benefits and more

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £39,200 per annum. In addition, we offer 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you'll do on a typical day

• Carry out day-to-day driver planning, focusing on resource optimisation, using both XPO and agency colleagues
• Collaborate with the XPO network to maximise service
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with EU and working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner
• Ensure operational compliance is met at all times by seeing through servicing plans and managing defect control compliance
• Conduct and lead RCA sessions as and when required
• Lead your team to meeting and exceeding operational objectives, such as service provision, productivity and fuel KPI
• Lead, manage and engage your teams
• Support the Operations Manager and assist with customer facing forums where applicable

What you need to succeed at XPO

• A track record at a supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation
• Excellent knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations
• A strong personality with the ability to effectively manage drivers, push for operational excellence and challenge the status quo

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, please don't hesitate to let us know.