Shift Manager (Transport)

Location: Purfleet, Essex

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Working Hours: 03:30 - 16:00, 4 days on / 4 days off

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Shift Manager to oversee our client's transport operations in Purfleet. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their fleet and driver team, delivering excellent service to their customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead your shift and manage up to 50 drivers, ensuring compliance, conduct, and performance standards are met
Ensure all scheduled jobs are completed, rescheduling work as needed and resolving any issues that arise
Conduct driver debriefs at the end of AM routes and start of PM routes, addressing issues such as contamination, overweight bins, and overfilled sacks
Respond to real-time customer queries and CRM/ERP actions
Handle minor disciplinary matters and conduct 'Return to Work' meetings
Support managers with ad hoc duties and holiday cover

About You:

Experience in route planning and shift management
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
IT literate, with proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
Good geographical knowledge of London for route planning
Fleet management experience, including defect resolution and maintenance coordination

Benefits:

21 days' annual leave
Employee pension scheme
Travel season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan
Free on-site parkingJoin a dedicated team that keeps our network running efficiently and ensures top-tier service delivery. If you're ready for a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

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