Transport Shift Manager

Culina Group; Goole; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina, we have a winning culture; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Reporting to the Transport Depot Manager, the Transport Shift Manager will work collaboratively to ensure effective running of a busy transport operation, ensuring that Operational KPIs are met and that the operations are conducted strictly in accordance with legal requirements, whilst helping to formulate and deliver the short, medium, and long-term resource plans for your area.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06.00-18.00.

Salary: £35,500 per annum.

Key Duties of Transport Shift Manager:

• Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment.
• Responsible for owning, monitoring, and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management.
• Manage and support the driver workforce while engaged in activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance with the procedure.
• Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPIs.
• Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
• Ensure all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation, personal details, and completed training.
• Responsible for site audits and work closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPIs are met.
• Support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries.
• Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance, addressing any concerns or questions in a timely manner.
• Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks.
• Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents, dangerous occurrences, and near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents.
• Identify and escalate any maintenance and repair issues on site and within the depot.
• Ensure that all daily vehicle checks, vehicle inspections, and defect reporting procedures are in place.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the Transport & Logistics industry.
• Demonstrable experience of successful resource management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPIs.
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes.
• Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer-facing environment.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave: Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance: x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: We recognise employees who have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition, and long service awards.
• Everyday Discounts: Via our benefit platform, you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!