Transport Shift Manager

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Transport Shift Manager to lead their bustling operation in Nottingham. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, ensuring the daily transport plan is executed safely, legally, and on time. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transport operation, meeting customer requirements, and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Nottingham

Keywords: Logistics, Transport Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Safety Compliance

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Transport Shift Manager to lead their bustling operation in Nottingham. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, ensuring the daily transport plan is executed safely, legally, and on time. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transport operation, meeting customer requirements, and adhering to company policies and procedures. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working with a supportive team.

• Opportunity to lead a busy operation
• Work within a dynamic environment
• Excellent development opportunities

What you'll do:

As a Transport Shift Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of our client's transport team. Your typical day will involve managing a team of drivers across various shifts, overseeing the transport operation, and interacting regularly with the management team for our customer. You will also support the planning of the weekly workload, organising staff shifts to ensure all runs are covered in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Ensuring safety compliance is paramount in this role, as you will oversee that all processes and procedures are followed for safe and efficient operations.

• Manage a team of drivers across various shifts
• Oversee the transport operation
• Interact daily with the management team for our customer
• Support the planning of the weekly workload and organise staff shifts
• Ensure all processes and procedures are followed for safe and efficient operations
• Conduct timely and accurate investigations into Safety incidents

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Transport Shift Manager role is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has previous experience in a similar position. Your ability to manage drivers and office staff effectively will be crucial to your success in this role. Additionally, your capacity to support and encourage good team working spirit will help you achieve business objectives. While not essential, experience working in Trade Union environments, knowledge of Transport Legislation / WTD / Drivers hours, and CPC in National road Haulage would be advantageous.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a Transport Shift Management position
• Ability to support and encourage good team working spirit
• Experience working in Trade Union environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of Transport Legislation / WTD / Drivers hours (desirable)
• CPC in National road Haulage (desirable)

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered. They value diversity and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. They strive to ensure that every employee can bring their true self to work. In addition to offering flexible working opportunities, they provide access to high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, generous holiday allowance, workplace pension, among other perks.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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