Transport Shift Manager Depot Operations

InPost Ltd.; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hatfield is seeking a motivated Transport Shift Manager to oversee daily transport operations, ensuring efficient parcel movement. The role requires strong experience in transport management and people development. The ideal candidate will manage KPIs, uphold safety standards, and support team growth. This position offers a competitive salary and full training as part of a stable, full-time opportunity.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

28 Days Annual Leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in transport operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of transport management systems.
• Up-to-date understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• CPC Qualification – essential.
• Proven experience in managing and developing people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of planned transport schedules.
• Monitoring site and national KPIs.
• Managing transport costs within agreed budgets.
• Ensuring full compliance with Operating Licence obligations.
• Upholding high Health & Safety standards.
• Supporting and developing the transport supervisory team.
• Driving team development through coaching and performance management.
• Building supplier relationships.
• Collaborating on improvements to transport processes.
• Maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Transport operations management

Transport management systems

Drivers' hours understanding

CPC Qualification

People management

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our Hatfield team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

Transport Shift Manager

📍 Location: Hatfield
⏱️ Hours: 40 hours per week
🕒 Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday 21:45 – 06:15

💷 Salary: £39,931 Per Annum

We’re looking for a highly motivated Transport Shift Manager to take ownership of day-to-day transport operations at our Hatfield site – ensuring our client parcels are moved efficiently and safely into sort centres and onto their final destinations.

You’ll be responsible for leading a team of transport professionals across the main site and outbase locations, maintaining performance against strict KPIs and service levels, while keeping safety, compliance, and operational efficiency at the core of everything you do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the execution of planned transport schedules, ensuring delivery against agreed service levels.
• Monitoring site and national KPIs, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Managing transport costs within agreed budgets.
• Ensuring full compliance with Operating Licence obligations and legal standards.
• Upholding high Health & Safety standards across all transport activities.
• Supporting and developing the transport supervisory team – handling complex employee relations when needed.
• Driving team development through coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• Working closely with the on-site Sort Centre team to ensure seamless operational integration.
• Collaborating on improvements to transport processes and daily operations.
• Contributing to wider business projects and initiatives.
• Maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships – including effective trade union engagement.
• Ensuring Yard Management Systems are used and maintained effectively.
• Leading transport activity changes during peak periods and special events.
• Acting as deputy for the Transport Manager when required.

What You’ll Need to Show Us

• Solid experience in transport operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of transport management systems.
• Up-to-date understanding of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• CPC Qualification – essential.
• Proven experience in managing and developing people effectively.

What’s In It For You

• Full training and ongoing support
• A stable, full-time role with opportunities to grow
• Competitive salary
• A supportive team environment where your contribution counts
• 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of bank hols) increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme