Transport Operations Manager

Transport Operations Manager - (T.O.M.25)

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Transport Operations Manager to take a senior leadership role within a fast‑moving FMCG or retail transport operation, leading large teams, managing complexity and helping shape a growing and evolving site. This role is ideally suited to a proven transport leader with union experience gained within FMCG or retail logistics, supply chain or distribution environments.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• 25 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first‑class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary:£50,000 to £53,000 (DOE) + Shift Allowance

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Working pattern:Rotating shift pattern: 1 month days / 1 month nights | Monday–Friday(A level of flexibility is expected to ensure effective operational coverage)

Location:Gist Limited, Crewe, CW1 6FB

What you’ll do:

• Accountable and inspiring of Gist safety initiatives at local site level
• Manage safety and compliance breaches appropriately.
• Improving AVDA performance
• Work alongside the engineering manager to ensure all operational fleet is safe and legal
• Development of shift managers, through IDPs and coaching
• Driving positive change and engaging culture, bringing to life the Gist values
• Accountable for Operational excellence i.e. cost and service including Peak planning/deliver
• Accountable for Legal o-license compliance (on O License)
• Conduct Investigations into non‑compliance and regular checks to ensure standards are being maintained.
• Ownership of continuous improvement initiatives and controllable costs

Who you are:

• Proven experience operating at Transport Operations Manager level (or equivalent) within a large‑scale, fast‑paced transport or distribution operation (essential)
• Holder of a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (essential), with demonstrable experience of being named on an Operator’s Licence and maintaining full legal compliance
• Demonstrable experience leading a transport function with end‑to‑end accountability for performance, compliance and service delivery (essential)
• Significant experience working in a high‑volume, heavily unionised environment, with the ability to build credible relationships and drive performance through engagement and effective stakeholder management (essential)
• Strong operational leadership capability, with the ability to manage complexity, make sound decisions and maintain performance under pressure
• Experience of working within a growing, evolving or newly invested operation, with the capability to embed structure, consistency and transport best practice
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across shifts and functions, promoting a one‑team culture and consistent ways of working
• Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and safety standards, including driver hours, vehicle standards and Operator’s Licence requirements

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