Jobs in Carlisle, United States

Location: Carlisle, CA1 3NQ GB

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 a Full Time Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Carlisle.

As a Transport Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day-to-day transport operations at the site, ensuring the operation runs smoothly, and supporting the Transport Operation Manager with a variety of tasks that add value to the operation.

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 20% M&S discount on most items 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)
• Access to wellbeing support – including Employee Assistance Programme
• A tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes for your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Carlisle, CA1 3NQ

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing a team of drivers to drive performance KPIs and implementing operational plans to reduce costs and improve service.
• Managing fleet maintenance and administration, investigating service or operational failures to prevent future issues.
• Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agency staff, and subcontractors.
• Handling recruitment, induction, absence management, well-being meetings, disciplinary actions, grievances, and investigations within the transport department.
• Ensuring effective communication within the transport teams through meetings and briefings.
• Delivering operational KPIs and maintaining performance levels to maximize efficiency in line with account KPIs.

Your skills and experience should include:

• Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience of a transport function within the FMCG Distribution Industry.
• Management experience is essential.
• Transport CPC – desirable.
• A passion for encouraging teamwork and fostering an innovative culture where employees can share suggestions and ideas.
• Excellent team management skills.
• An analytical mindset.
• Flexibility to cover various shift patterns in the future.
• Previous experience working with Trade Unions would be beneficial.

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

Our goal is to create a performance-focused, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone can develop and connect meaningfully with their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are committed to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability through our Plan A initiatives.

Gist plays an integral role in M&S's journey to lead the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring future. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We aim to be an inclusive organization trusted and admired by colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please share your needs with us to ensure a fair assessment.

Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies sharing speculative CVs will not be accepted, and fees will not apply.

Recruiter: Carr, Rachel (Recruitment Lead)