You have the opportunity to work for a global company
We're looking for a Transport Shift Manager to play a key role in keeping our distribution operation moving - leading drivers and coordinators, ensuring vehicle compliance, and making sure our stores receive what they need, when they need it.
This is a hands‑on leadership role with real responsibility, managing a large driver workforce and working closely with warehouse, planning and agency partners in a fast‑moving, operational environment.
Key information:
Leading, motivating and developing a transport team, including 3 coordinators and a driver pool of up to 100 drivers
Managing driver performance, infringements and driving capability, including conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings where required
Ensuring all deliveries to stores are completed safely, compliantly and on time
Maintaining compliance with transport legislation, working time regulations, tachograph law and internal procedures
Planning and adjusting staffing levels to meet operational demand, managing absence and overtime effectively
Overseeing vehicle compliance and supporting investigations into vehicle or personal accidents, identifying root causes and actions
Using systems such as Microlyze, TrueTac and Paragon to manage performance, compliance and delivery executionExperience needed:
Proven experience managing large operational teams, ideally including drivers
Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and vehicle standards
Confidence handling performance management and disciplinary processes
Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise in a fast‑paced, operational environmentSound judgement and the ability to make decisions autonomously within agreed frameworks
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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Salary description
£24.24 - £24.24 per hour