Transport Shift Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team for a 6-month contract. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the day-to-day transport operation, providing leadership and motivation for the team. Ensuring the site meets its daily performance target and weekly KPIs, whilst delivering an efficient and effective service to the customer within budget.

Shifts are rotating 06 : 00 to 14 : 00 / 14 : 00 to 22 : 00 and any 5 from 7

How will you contribute?

Line management of Transport Operators and Drivers : ensuring that all colleagues are fully trained and legally compliant. Managing hours, infringements, pay issues and training

To liaise with other departments and manage the customer relationship. Ensure communication is effective, and issues are highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner

Promote good health, safety and environmental practices and challenge poor performance

Collation and input of statistical information for various reports.

Ensure fleet is fully legally compliant, managing servicing program and repairs through agreed partners

Ensure the disciplinary, grievance and absence procedures are delivered in line with company policy maintaining respect for the individual, consistency and confidentiality

What will you bring?

Experience within a transport / busy operational environment, confident working towards tight deadlines and on your own initiative

Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team

Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Well organised with an attention to detail

Excellent Transport knowledge of current EU and Working Time regulations

A positive and flexible attitude to work being reliable and punctual

Previous experience / knowledge of Transport Management systems

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Were Thoughtful, Were Aiming High and Were Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more : Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

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