Transport Shift Manager

2 months ago


Widnes, United Kingdom Pertemps Liverpool Full time

Transport Shift Manager

Pay: £37,200 (inclusive of 20% shift allowance)
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotational shifts 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00
Location: Widnes and Halewood, covering both sites with time evenly split.
Contract: Temporary with a potential to become permanent

Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to work for a national client based in Widnes and Halewood, covering both sites.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will manage daily transport issues and ensure that staff and drivers are trained to high standards. The Shift Manager plays a key role in overseeing and coordinating day-to-day operations. This position requires strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a deep understanding of logistics and transportation management.

Duties Include:
Managing daily transport issues and upholding client's SLA with their customer.
Improving processes and addressing non-conformance.
Ensuring staff and drivers are trained to the client's high standards in areas like health and safety, assessments, diversity, equality, and compliance.
Implementing the client's innovative training strategies for staff and drivers.
Staying updated on initiatives and VOSA/DSA compliance changes.
Coordinating with planning and resources to deliver an effective and cost-efficient transport solution.
Maintaining drivers' fuel-efficient driving standards using Microlise.
Managing driver infringements and lead-in time violations using Tachomaster.
Mentoring, motivating, and training staff to help them develop the necessary skills for their roles.
Skills and Experience Required:
Proven experience in managing shifts in a transport environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
Experience in process improvement and handling non-conformance issues.
Familiarity with logistics, transport planning, and resource coordination.
Proficiency in using management software like Microlise and Tachomaster.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Experience in maintaining service level agreements (SLAs) and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Understanding of industry-specific standards and practices.
Must have own transport to cover both sites



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