Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Lineage Logistics; Heywood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Transport Shift Manager - Nights

Apply locations Heywood, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0091664

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.

Our Heywood facility is currently seeking a Transport Shift Manager on Nights to oversee and manage the efficient operation of the transport department during assigned shifts.

Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, this role involves ensuring that all transportation activities are completed on time, safely, and in accordance with company standards and regulations.

The Transport Shift Manager will supervise a team of drivers and staff on nights, managing vehicle schedules, and will optimize the transport process to meet service level agreements and customer expectations.

Shift Pattern:

Sunday – Thursday 21:30-06:00 (flexibility is essential)

Salary:

Competitive starting salary, paid monthly

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead transport teams during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, monitoring driver performance, and handling any issues like delays or breakdowns.
• Ensure all transport activities meet legal requirements and safety standards, perform regular vehicle checks, and address any accidents or non-compliance.
• Motivate and train drivers and staff, conduct performance reviews, and foster a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Plan efficient delivery routes, optimise vehicle usage, and work with the Transport Manager to improve logistics.
• Act as a point of contact for transportation concerns, ensure on-time deliveries, and manage customer queries.
• Monitor performance, maintain accurate records, and provide regular updates to management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in transport or logistics management, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of transport laws and safety standards, familiarity with fleet management and route planning systems.
• Valid driving license and Transport CPC Manager qualification.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and oversee fleet management tasks.

What's in it for me?

• A permanent opportunity with a direct employer; we will not employ you through an agency.
• Opportunity to develop a career within an industry leading global company.
• Opportunity to earn an additional day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week for length of service.
• Free onsite car park
• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union.
• Refer new employees and get generous financial reward through our referral scheme.

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice.