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Job Title: Transport Shift Manager
Location: Carlisle, CA1 3NQ GB
Job Description
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work, and unlock your full potential.
We are looking for a Full Time Transport Shift Manager to join our team in Carlisle.
As a Transport Shift Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the day-to-day transport operations at the site, ensuring the operation runs smoothly, and supporting the Transport Operation Manager with various tasks that add value to the operation.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some benefits we offer:
* 20% M&S discount on most items from furniture, fashion, and food
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Discounted healthcare cash plan
* Attractive annual bonus scheme based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or a competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Wide range of wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
* Tailored induction and training schemes for your development
* Cycle to work scheme
Role details:
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Carlisle, CA1 3NQ
What you’ll do:
Your key responsibilities include:
* Overseeing a team of drivers to meet performance KPIs, with operational plans to reduce costs and improve service
* Managing fleet maintenance and investigating operational failures
* Maintaining a safe and friendly working environment
* Handling recruitment, induction, absence management, and employee relations within the transport department
* Ensuring effective communication within the team
* Delivering operational KPIs and improving performance levels
Who you are:
Your skills and experience should include:
* Thorough knowledge of transport functions within FMCG Distribution
* Management experience
* Transport CPC (desirable)
* Passion for teamwork and creating an inclusive culture
* Strong team management skills
* Analytical mindset
* Flexibility for shift patterns
* Experience with Trade Unions (beneficial)
Why Gist?
At Gist, safety and people are at the core of everything. We are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
We aim to create a fair, inclusive, and performance-focused environment where everyone can develop and connect with our vision and values. We are committed to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Join us and make an immediate impact in leading the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team.
We are an inclusive organization. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please share this when applying. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Note: Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact from agencies sharing CVs will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions.
Recruiter: Carr, Rachel (Recruitment Lead)
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