Transport Shift Manager

We are recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced transport operation within a large FMCG distribution environment, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery performance. This role will take ownership of shift operations, team leadership, service delivery, compliance standards and KPI achievement while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Client Details Our client is a market-leading supply chain and logistics organisation supporting some of the world's most recognised consumer brands across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on safety, service, innovation and employee development, they offer a collaborative environment where operational leaders can genuinely make an impact. Description Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage daily transport operations, ensuring all operational plans are executed effectively. • Maintain full compliance with Operator's Licence requirements, EU Driving Regulations, Working Time Directive, Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation. • Drive a proactive safety culture with a commitment to achieving zero accidents and incidents. • Monitor and deliver transport KPIs, ensuring service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved. • Manage shift performance, resource allocation and workforce planning to meet changing business requirements. • Act as the primary point of contact between transport operations and customer service teams. • Ensure all operational documentation, audits and compliance records remain accurate and up to date. • Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities to develop a competent and engaged workforce. • Manage departmental costs and make operational decisions that align with budgetary targets. • Maintain high operational standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Profile The Successful Candidate: • Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or FMCG distribution environment. • Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice. • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment. • Effective communicator with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels. • Experience using transport scheduling systems such as Paragon. • Knowledge of JD Edwards software would be beneficial. • CPC qualification preferred but not essential. • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications. • A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach to change and continuous improvement. Job Offer What's on Offer: • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000. • Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected logistics organisation. • Leadership position with significant operational responsibility and autonomy. • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Exposure to a large-scale, high-volume FMCG transport operation. • Ongoing training and professional development.