Transport Shift Manager - (T.S.M.121)

Gist; Dublin; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gist’s Transport team in Clonshaugh, Dublin has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Shift Manager who will deliver day-to-day transport operations at site, ensuring service excellence and customer satisfaction.

You will work Wednesday to Sunday, 8pm to 6am, with flexibility to support the team. The role reports to the Transport Operations Manager and includes recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing meetings and 1:1s, plus KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven transport supervisory or managerial experience.
• Ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Knowledgeable in transport rules, regulations, compliance and systems.
• Excellent communicator capable of building strong working relationships.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agencies and subcontractors.
• Own recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing meetings and 1:1s, including disciplinaries and investigations.
• Ensure effective communication within transport teams through meetings and briefings.
• Deliver operational KPIs and drive performance to meet service targets.

Skills

Transport supervision

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Analytical mindset

Team leadership

Education

CPC certification

Job description

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

Our Transport Team in Clonshaugh, County Dublin have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Shift Manager where you will be responsible for the successful delivery of day-to-day transport operations at site, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction and team delivery.

This role will see you working Wednesday to Sunday, 8pm to 6am. Although flexibility is required to support the team.

What you'll be doing

Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager you will assist with a variety of tasks that not only add value to the operation but ensures a best-in-class transport service. You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment for all employees, agencies and subcontractors
• Own the recruitment, induction, absence management, well-being meetings and 1:1 process, including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations.
• Ensuring effective communication within the transport teams through meetings and briefings.
• Responsible for the delivery of operational KPIs, maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise the efficiency of the operation in line with service delivery targets.

In addition, you will support the transport operations managers and team with any additional tasks as and when required.

What we're looking for

To be successful in your application you will have proven transport supervisory or managerial experience, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment and be knowledgable in transport rules, regulations, compliance and systems. You will be an excellent communicator able to build excellent working relationships, a natural problem solver with an analytical mindset and a passion for encouraging teamwork, focusing on creating a diverse and innovative culture where employees feel empowered and engaged.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience of working in a trade unionised environment
• CPC certified.

Role details:

Salary: Up to €56,000 (DOE)

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 8pm to 6am

Location: Willsborough Industrial Estate, Oscar Traynor Road, Clonshaugh, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17 FV58

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
• 20 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.