Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
The Vacancy
Join Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - Nights
Shift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00am
Uniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a commitment to optimising transport operations, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
As the Transport Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of all Drivers and Admin staff at the South Kirkby depot. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining our high standards of excellence.
General Responsibilities:
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring that planned routes are as cost-effective as possible, while complying with the Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours regulations.
- Planning, directing, and controlling the activities of the transport planning team.
- Generating optimal transport plans and approving transport routes.
- Monitoring transport management software.
- Collaborating with branch teams and customers on delivery logistics and addressing any issues.
- Serving as a crucial link between customers and operational teams.
- Developing cost-efficient operational transport plans daily, using customer-specific IT software.
- Ensuring that the department consistently delivers a top-notch service to customers through meticulous planning.
- Maintaining strict adherence to budget constraints.
- Guaranteeing departmental compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Assisting in project work to optimise schedules and synergies.
Key Performance Standards:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
- Previous experience in a distribution environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of transport legislation.
- Proficiency in IT, particularly in Excel and Word.
- A self-driven and highly motivated work ethic.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate the depot's 24/7 operating hours.
- The ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets consistently.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- A team player mentality, fostering collaboration and unity.
-
Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full timeThe VacancyJoin Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - NightsShift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00amUniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a commitment to optimising...
-
Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full timeThe VacancyJoin Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - NightsShift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00amUniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a commitment to optimising...
-
Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full timeThe VacancyJoin Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - NightsShift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00amUniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a commitment to optimising...
-
Night Shift Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full timeThe Vacancy Join Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - Nights Shift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00am Uniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a...
-
Transport Shift Manager
3 weeks ago
South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full timeThe Vacancy Join Uniserve and drive excellence in transport as a Transport Shift Manager - Nights Shift Pattern:- Monday to Friday 8:00pm to 6:00am Uniserve, a leading name in the logistics industry, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Transport Shift Manager to oversee our South Kirkby Depot. If you are a passionate professional with a commitment to...
-
Transport Planning Supervisor
3 months ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Full time**Uniserve**, a leading logistics and freight forwarding company, seeks a driven and organised Transport Planning Supervisor to join our growing team. **Shift pattern 52/53 Week One 1000hr - 1900hr Week Two 0600hr to 1600hr** **What you'll do**: - Oversee the activities of our transport fleet, ensuring smooth operations. - Plan and approve efficient...
-
Transport Planner
3 months ago
Kirkby, United Kingdom Resolve Recruitment Services Full time**Transport Planner, Liverpool** Resolve Recruitment are working with large road haulage company who specialise in container deliveries and collections. Due to growth, they now seek an experienced Transport Planner to work from their busy site in Liverpool. **Overview**: This is a full-time on-site role for a Transport Planner. The Transport Planner will...
-
HGV Driver
2 weeks ago
South Ockendon, Thurrock, United Kingdom Explore Transport Full timeJob SummaryExplore Transport is seeking a skilled HGV Driver to join our team. As a key member of our fleet, you will be responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently across the UK.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive HGV vehicles on a variety of routes, ensuring timely delivery and collection of goodsConduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure...
-
Transport Planner
3 months ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom Uniserve Holdings Limited 0002 - Uniserve Limited Full timeLooking for a challenging and exciting role in transport planning? Look no further! Uniserve, one of the leading logistics providers in the UK, is recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our expanding team. As part of our Transport Planning team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and legal planning of over 100 vehicles across...
-
HGV Driver
4 days ago
South Ockendon, Thurrock, United Kingdom Explore Transport Full timeJob SummaryExplore Transport is seeking a skilled HGV Driver to join our team. As a key member of our fleet, you will be responsible for transporting goods across the UK, working with a FORS Gold accredited fleet on a variety of projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive HGV vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic laws and regulationsLoad and unload...
-
HGV Driver
4 days ago
South Ockendon, Thurrock, United Kingdom Explore Transport Full timeJob SummaryExplore Transport is seeking a skilled HGV Driver to join our team. As a key member of our fleet, you will be responsible for transporting goods across the UK, working with a FORS Gold accredited fleet on a variety of projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive HGV vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to all traffic laws and regulationsLoad and unload...
-
Shift Manager
4 weeks ago
South East England, United Kingdom Blue Arrow - Lewisham Full timeShift Manager ( Patients Transport ) - 40K - Full Time - Perm - Edgware This position will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of patient transport services to patients. To work as a shift manager, dealing with patients transport and care, ideally experience in working within the NHS environment with experience of staff change management including...
-
Transport Driver
3 months ago
Helensburgh and Lomond South, United Kingdom Interloch Transport Full time**INTERLOCH TRANSPORT** JOB DESCRIPTION**:DRIVERS** **REPORTS TO**:Operations Manager **PLACE OF WORK**:Helensburgh and Surrounding area **FTE**:£21,100 ( or £10.82/hour + £1.31 holiday pay for Bank work) **WORKING HOURS**:are generally around 9am-5pm Monday to Friday but may include earlier starts and/or later finishes and rare weekend requests. We try...
-
Transport Driver
3 months ago
Helensburgh and Lomond South, United Kingdom Interloch Transport Full time**INTERLOCH TRANSPORT** JOB DESCRIPTION**:DRIVERS** **REPORTS TO**:Operations Manager **PLACE OF WORK**:Helensburgh and Surrounding area **FTE**:£23,400 ( or £12/hour + £1.45 holiday pay for Bank work) **WORKING HOURS**:are generally around 9am-5pm Monday to Friday but may include earlier starts and/or later finishes and rare weekend requests. We try to...
-
Transport Planner
3 months ago
South Normanton, United Kingdom Alloga UK Full time**Transport Planner** **Nights 10pm till 6am** **Sunday - Thursday** On a daily basis the role involves planning all the orders, ensuring the best utilisation of the fleet. Ideally applicants will have CPC National or be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of driver’s hours and operator’s licence legislation. Applicants must have experience in a...
-
Transport & Fleet Coordinator
3 months ago
Kirkby, United Kingdom Liverpool Football Club Full timeAbout the role We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Liverpool FC as a Transport and Fleet Coordinator. This role will assist with the management of the transport logistics for the Academy and fleet vehicles for the wider club. The role is a part time position, working Friday - Monday (includes weekends). **What will you be doing?** -...
-
Shift Leader
1 month ago
South Kirkby, United Kingdom JS Recruitment UK Full timeSHIFT SUPERVISOR – 4 DAY WORKING WEEK MONDAY TO THURSDAY – NO WEEKENDS!JS Recruitment are thrilled to working with a fantastic client who operate within the food and FMCG arena. They are now recruiting a Shift Supervisor / Shift Leader to complement their growing team based at their impressive facility near Pontefract.Reporting to the Shift Manager, the...
-
Transport Operations Manager
13 hours ago
South East London, United Kingdom Fresh People Full timeJob SummaryFresh People is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transport FLM to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a group of drivers and transport coordinators to ensure the safe delivery and/or collection of goods to/from our customers and in accordance with all legal and company...
-
Transport Operations Manager
16 hours ago
South East London, United Kingdom Fresh People Full timeJob SummaryFresh People is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transport FLM to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a group of drivers and transport coordinators to ensure the safe delivery and/or collection of goods to/from our customers and in accordance with all legal and company...
-
Transport Compliance Manager
2 months ago
South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Ltd Full timeTransport Compliance Manager Menzies Distribution has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Compliance Manager to join us at our East Kilbride Depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure that the site is fully compliant with regards to its compliance obligations within the transport operation. First line report for all...