Transport Shift Manager: Safety, Compliance & Delivery Ops

Avara Foods; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension

31 days holiday

Life Assurance

Private Medical Health Cover

Free Parking

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Avara Foods Hereford is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead the transport shift, drive safety, compliance, and operational excellence within the Hereford function. You will work with the Chargehand and management team to deliver a safe, efficient transport service.

This role includes managing driver records, vehicle servicing, tachograph reviews, and live bird deliveries to Avara sites, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a transport environment or similar.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Proven ability to analyse data and drive improvements.
• Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transport shift, including systems like Tachomaster and Telematics.
• Conduct driver debriefs and ensure driver records/compliance docs are complete.
• Monitor vehicle/trailer servicing schedules and maintenance plans.
• Review tachograph downloads, identify infringements, take action.
• Ensure safe operations in line with legal requirements.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate training schedules for drivers and team members.
• Participate in shift/on-call rotas as required.
• Oversee live bird transportation to Avara sites and supply continuity.
• Support Chargehands in managing driver performance and catching team.
• Monitor bird welfare standards with factory/vet teams.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety, compliance and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Data tracking

Shift planning

Adaptability

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

ILM Leadership & Management

CPC National Road Haulage

Food Safety Management Level 3

LGV Class 1 Licence (training provided)

Tools

Tachomaster

Telematics

Tachograph system

Job description

Avara Foods Hereford is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to lead the transport shift, drive safety, compliance, and operational excellence within the Hereford function. You will work with the Chargehand and management team to deliver a safe, efficient transport service.

This role includes managing driver records, vehicle servicing, tachograph reviews, and live bird deliveries to Avara sites, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.