About the role
Job Description
Life in this role
As part of our, Transport Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Shift Manager.
Salary: Up to £33,700 per annum, depending on experience
Shift: Monday - Friday nights, 18:00-04:00
As Transport Shift Manager you will work collaboratively to ensure effective running of a busy transport operation, ensuring that Operational KPIs are met and that the operations are conducted strictly in accordance with legal requirements, whilst helping to formulate and deliver the short, medium and long-term resource plans for your area.
Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager:
* Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment * Responsible for owning, monitor and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management. * To manage and support driver workforce all drivers whilst engaged on activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance to the procedure. * Conduct employee investigations, and grievance, when required. * Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPI's. * Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation. * Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, completed training. * Responsible for site audits and works closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPI’s are met * To support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries * Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance addressing any concerns or questions within a timely manner * Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks. * Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents, dangerous occurrences & near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents. * Responsible for identifying and escalating any maintenance and repair issues on site and within depot * Ensure that all daily vehicle check, vehicle inspection & defect reporting procedures are in place
Qualifications
What you’ll need ...
* Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry * Demonstrable experience of successful resource management * Excellent organisation and communication skills * Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's * Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes * Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements * Good people engagement skills, self-driven, positive can-do attitude. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment
Additional Information
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
* Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. * Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. * Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. * Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. * Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. * Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.