Transport Shift Manager

Itfuture; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Bridgwater is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to ensure effective transport operations. You will oversee driver management, maintain compliance with regulations, and work collaboratively to meet operational KPIs. Ideal candidates have experience in the FMCG sector and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

Life Assurance – twice your annual salary

Wellness Programme – confidential counselling service

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests

Employee recognition awards

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar transport operations role within an FMCG environment.
• Significant knowledge of tachographs, driving rules, and regulations.
• Experience in successful resource management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective running of a busy transport operation.
• Monitor and control the driver de-briefing process.
• Manage and support the driver workforce.

Skills

Experience in transport operations

Knowledge of tachographs

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive people engagement

IT skills (MS Office)

Job description

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Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. We have a winning culture that values, challenges, and inspires our team.

Job Description

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.

Working hours: Any 4 from 7 days, 06:00‑18:00

Key Duties

• Work collaboratively with Myworkforce to ensure compliance of all activities, including resource planning and managing the safety and cost‑effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment.
• Own, monitor and control the driver de‑briefing process to ensure agreed performance standards are consistently achieved.
• Manage and support the driver workforce, ensuring full legal compliance and accurate record‑keeping.
• Conduct employee investigations, grievances and disciplinary actions as required.
• Manage driver performance to achieve or surpass KPIs.
• Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
• Ensure all personnel files are up to date, incorporating licence validation, personal details, and completed training.
• Conduct site audits and work closely with the Transport Manager to meet KPIs.
• Support daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries.
• Work with the customer and site management team to address performance concerns promptly.
• Recruit permanent and temporary staff to cover business peaks.
• Report accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses to the H&S team with appropriate documentation.
• Identify and report maintenance and repair issues on site and within the depot.
• Maintain daily vehicle check, vehicle inspection and defect reporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar transport operations role within an FMCG environment.
• Significant knowledge of tachographs, driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in successful resource management.
• Track record of meeting clearly defined service delivery KPIs.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Positive, self‑driven people‑engagement skills.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office, numeracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hard‑working performers. Our learning and development programmes are open to every employee to help shape your future within logistics.

Benefits

• Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• Life Assurance – twice your annual salary
• Wellness Programme – confidential telephone counselling and legal information service available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month/Year, special recognition and long service awards
• Everyday discounts – access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!