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Transport Shift Manager

Oldham Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
We are recruiting for a Transport Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced transport operation within a large FMCG distribution environment, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery performance. This role will take ownership of shift operations, team leadership, service delivery, compliance standards and KPI achievement while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • The salary for this role is £40k - £50k.
  • This is a full time on-site role located in Oldham.

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading supply chain and logistics organisation supporting some of the world's most recognised consumer brands across the UK and Ireland. With a strong focus on safety, service, innovation and employee development, they offer a collaborative environment where operational leaders can genuinely make an impact.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage daily transport operations, ensuring all operational plans are executed effectively.
  • Maintain full compliance with Operator's Licence requirements, EU Driving Regulations, Working Time Directive, Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Drive a proactive safety culture with a commitment to achieving zero accidents and incidents.
  • Monitor and deliver transport KPIs, ensuring service levels and customer expectations are consistently achieved.
  • Manage shift performance, resource allocation and workforce planning to meet changing business requirements.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between transport operations and customer service teams.
  • Ensure all operational documentation, audits and compliance records remain accurate and up to date.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities to develop a competent and engaged workforce.
  • Manage departmental costs and make operational decisions that align with budgetary targets.
  • Maintain high operational standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate:

  • Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or FMCG distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
  • Effective communicator with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience using transport scheduling systems such as Paragon.
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards software would be beneficial.
  • CPC qualification preferred but not essential.
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
  • A positive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach to change and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

  • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected logistics organisation.
  • Leadership position with significant operational responsibility and autonomy.
  • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Exposure to a large-scale, high-volume FMCG transport operation.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063955
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Oldham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-072026-7063955