Transport Shift Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hounslow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
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SKILLS

Transport Management CPC Leadership Communication Microsoft Office Health & Safety Compliance Logistics Management Customer Service Problem Solving

FULL DESCRIPTION

Transport Shift Manager

An experienced leader responsible for leading a team including team, class 2 drivers, administrators, and drivers’ mates to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective deliveries. Maintain high customer satisfaction, manage daily operations, and inspire staff to achieve health & safety standards. Accountable for compliance in transport legislation and implementing cost-effective enhancements.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure all items delivered are to agreed customer specification with minimum wastage.
  • Ensure that the department and depot achieve company quality targets within productivity targets.
  • Proactive communication with internal and external customers, line manager and customer service team regarding operational issues.
  • Maintain staff performance and identify further training / retraining during 1:2:1 sessions and performance meetings including disciplinary investigations.
  • Ensure that all vehicles and associated equipment are operated in the appropriate manner meeting all current driver and vehicle legislation and within Company Policy.
  • Ensure that all drivers and mates are aware of and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] uniform and Safety wear is always worn by all staff.
  • Investigate infringement through de-brief and escalation as required.

About you

  • Management/Leadership experience in FMCG or Logistics environment is a must.
  • Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information to customers and Depot Management.
  • The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
  • Be professional, approachable, and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
  • Attention to detail / accuracy.
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages
  • Must hold a Transport Management CPC
  • IOSH Managing Safely knowledge desirable

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] which is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks. Our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brands include Tennent’s (Scotland’s favourite beer), Bulmers (Ireland’s No 1 cider) and, Magners as well as a growing portfolio of super-premium and craft beers and ciders, such as Menabrea and Orchard Pig, rooted in nearby Somerset. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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