Life in this role

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager.

Responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget / forecast expectations.

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday (nights) with shifts 22:00 - 06:00

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the Depot Transport staff to execute Traffic plans to enable delivery of products to customers within agreed service levels

• Reduce non contract maintenance and damage spends through the use of vehicle passports, monitoring of defects being raised.

• Ensure that all available fleet is on the road and declared to enable the Planning Team to plan the resource

• Manage the resourcing for the site through effective planning of both core drivers and shift patterns through to daily and weekly resourcing of agency drivers

• Manage holiday allocations of drivers ensuring there is enough resource to meet with customer requirements

• Motivate and develop the team through engagement, training and personal development plans

• Ensure all staff are fully trained and have the correct equipment

• Manage any incidents and accidents and follow the process through investigations and the EOA system

• Be responsible for Kronos monitoring and approving drivers clocking on and off shift

• Ensure that the Transport team and drivers comply with all relevant regulations and site procedures

• Ensure annual MOTs and service intervals on all fleet equipment are carried out on time and the relevant paperwork is obtained

• Attend Monthly Customer review meetings in the absence of the Transport Manager

• Support implementation of service improvements in conjunction with customers and other areas of the business

• Generate and implement ideas with regards to staff and operational changes, which will help drive continuous improvement

• Ensure a secure and safe environment for staff, both in your department and across the wider business

• Manage and carry out monthly site audit ensuring that all processes are being followed in line with Culina Group policy

What you’ll need...

Experience, Behavioural & Technical Skills

• Previous supervisory experience within a busy transport environment

• Good commercial knowledge of transport operations including experience of operating in a closed book, shared user environment

• Previous supervisory experience within a busy transport environment

• Planning and organising skills with a high level of numeracy

• Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence and steer

• Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team

• An effective communicator at all levels, good verbal and written skills

• Personal motivation and confidence resulting in a positive impact

• Genuine team player, a firm and confident manager who is skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team

• Highly tolerant of change – able to work within an evolving organisation

• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive changes in the business

• Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment

• Commercially focused, consumer orientated and customer service driven

• Problem solving in a pressurised environment

• National and International CPC qualification – desirable

• Attend Culina group training courses to gain knowledge and experience

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.