Transport Shift Manager - Nights

GIST; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Thatcham is seeking a Night Transport Shift Manager to oversee daily transport operations. Responsibilities include maintaining safety, managing recruitment, and ensuring effective communication within teams. The ideal candidate has FMCG experience and strong team management skills. This position offers a competitive salary up to £39,000 plus a £6,000 night shift premium.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Annual bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transport function within FMCG Distribution Industry.
• Experience operating at a management level.
• Transport CPC desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and friendly working environment.
• Own recruitment, induction, and absence management processes.
• Ensure effective communication within transport teams.
• Achieve operational KPIs by maximizing efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of transport function in FMCG

Team management skills

Analytical mindset

Flexibility in shift patterns

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GIST

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Thatcham, United Kingdom

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Title Transport Shift Manager - Nights Location Thatcham, RG19 4BQ GB (Main)
Job Description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are looking for aFull Time Night Transport Shift Managerto join our team in Thatcham. As aTransport Shift Manager,you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day to day transport operations at the site, ensuring the operation is running smoothly, and supporting the Transport Operation Manager with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

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

Role details:

Salary:Up to £39,000 + £6,000 Night Shift Premium (DOE)

Hours: 38 hours per week

Working pattern:Any 4 from 7 | 20:30 - 6:30 (Nights)

Location: Gist Limited, Enterprise Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4BQ

Interview Process Overview

Automated Video Interview:Candidates complete a short online video interview via Willo to provide an initial insight into their skills and motivation

On-site Assessment Day - Thursday 4th September 2025:Selected candidates will attend an in-person assessment day, including interviews &practical exercises

What you’ll do:

Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency and subcontractors

Own the recruitment, induction, absence management, well-being meetings &121s process, including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations within the transport department

Ensuring effective communication within the transport teams through meetings and briefings

Responsible for delivery of operational KPIs. Maintain and improve performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with account KPI's

Who you are:

Thorough knowledge and hands on experience of a transport function within the FMCG Distribution Industry

A background operating at a management level is a must

Transport CPC – desirable

A passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating an innovative culture where all employees can voice their suggestions and ideas

Excellent team management skill for developing you team

An analytical mind-set

Flexibility to cover a variety of shift patterns in the future

You'll come in to contact with Trade Unions (previous experience with this would be beneficial

Why Gist?

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical.

Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.

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.

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Recruiter Kobayashi, Stephanie