Transport Shift Manager

Transport Shift Manager, Greater Manchester, £35,000 Benefits

Are you looking for a new opportunity working for a well-established Logistics business? Are you looking to join a business that could help you learn new skills and really expand your knowledge?

If so, this role could be for you!

This role is to manage the day-to-day transport teams, ensure that costs are controlled in line with budget, that all compliance standards are upheld in full, whilst driving a safety-first continuous improvement culture and always delivering an exceptional service for the customers

So, what's involved in the role?

If you have worked within a fast paced Transport function previously, you will understand the skillset required for this role. The key to the role is to ensure that the customers orders are delivered on time and in full.

The shifts for the pattern are Wednesday to Saturday, with the Wednesday shift being shorter. One week you would work a 7am-2pm and the Second week you would work an 11am-7pm. Thursday-Saturday remain 7am-7pm at all times.

You will manage the Transport teams to execute transport plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed cost / service levels.

You will manage the day-to-day driver resource for the site, through effective planning of core drivers, minimising agency use, to zero.

So… what's in it for you?

Opportunity to join a well established Logistics business, who have a wide customer base but continue to strive towards improving their customer base and their customer service. There's also the opportunity to progress and grow with the business, to improve your skillset.

What are we looking for?

Previous experience of working within a fast paced Transport environment is essential.

Considerable experience working in a shared user customer facing environment.

A CPC qualification is desirable, but not essential

Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, ideally Excel is also essential.

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