About the job
As a Transport Shift Manager, you will oversee our 24/7 transport operations, ensuring seamless management of the Transport Supervisors while assisting the Transport Manager in maintaining cost efficiency in alignment with budgetary expectations.
Salary: £38,422.34 + £3,000 night allowance
Working Hours: 4 on, 4 off nights, 18:00 - 06:00
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise Depot Transport staff to implement traffic plans for timely product deliveries to customers.
- Minimize maintenance and damage costs by utilizing vehicle passports and monitoring defect reports.
- Ensure optimal fleet availability for resource planning.
- Efficiently manage driver resourcing, including agency drivers, through strategic planning.
- Oversee holiday allocations for drivers to fulfill customer demands.
- Inspire and develop team members through training and personal development initiatives.
- Guarantee all staff are adequately trained and equipped.
- Handle incidents and accidents, conducting thorough investigations as per protocols.
- Monitor Kronos for driver clock-in and clock-out approvals.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and site procedures.
- Conduct timely annual MOTs and service intervals on fleet vehicles, ensuring all paperwork is completed.
- Represent the Transport Manager at monthly customer review meetings.
- Collaborate on service improvements with customers and internal teams.
- Propose and implement operational changes for continuous improvement.
- Maintain a secure and safe working environment for staff.
- Conduct monthly site audits to ensure adherence to Culina Group policies.

