Shift Manager

Job description

We would like to hear from you if...

• Have experience of managing a transport team including the direct management of drivers, warehouse and office staff
• Have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Have experience of disciplinary hearings and procedures
• Demonstrate a good level of transport compliance knowledge
• Be able to prioritise workload and meet competing demands
• Understands the legal implications for Health & Safety on site
• 2 years transport experience 
• Have experience in a fast paced environment
• CPC Essential

Responsibilities include 

• Promoting a safety-first culture
• Managing and leading a team of transport staff including traffic assistants, drivers and warehouse Staff
• Ensuring full legal compliance with the Operator’s Licence, Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Coaching colleagues to achieve their personal targets and potential as well as delivering business goals
• Effectively resolving any day to day transport issues arising from customers, drivers or third parties to a satisfactory outcome
• Monitor individual driver performance to ensure they comply with business and DVSA standards
• Managing drivers’ hours and tachographs to EC regulations
• Ensuring drivers complete their daily checks before leaving the site and that all vehicle defects are recorded and rectified
• Deliver strategic projects as necessary