Transport Operations – Containers & Distribution
* Manage and coordinate all night container and distribution movements to meet customer delivery and collection schedules.
* Supervise and support night drivers, ensuring routes are completed efficiently and safely.
* Allocate work to drivers and monitor progress using the Transport Management System (TMS).
* Liaise with ports, customers, and internal planning teams regarding collections, deliveries, and operational updates.
* Ensure all transport activities comply with legal requirements including driver hours, Working Time Directive, and company policies.
* Respond to operational issues such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, or driver queries, and implement solutions promptly.
* Monitor vehicle utilisation and maximise operational efficiency.
Warehouse Operations
* Oversee all warehouse night shift activities, including goods in, picking, loading, unloading, and dispatch.
* Ensure correct handling, storage, and dispatch of goods in line with company procedures.
* Maintain stock accuracy and ensure all movements are recorded correctly in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
* Ensure loading is completed in line with transport schedules.
* Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure a safe working environment.
Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and supervise drivers and warehouse staff on the night shift.
* Conduct shift briefings and provide clear instructions and expectations.
* Monitor staff performance and address any issues appropriately.
* Support training and development of team members.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety procedures, and operational standards.
Compliance, Safety & Reporting
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations at all times.
* Conduct safety checks and ensure incidents are reported and investigated.
* Complete shift reports, including operational performance, incidents, and handovers.
* Ensure all documentation and systems are completed accurately.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Experience in a transport, haulage, or logistics environment.
* Knowledge of container transport and general distribution operations.
* Experience managing or supervising teams.
* Understanding of driver hours and transport compliance.
* Good IT skills, including transport and warehouse systems.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and make decisions independently.
Desirable:
* Experience managing warehouse operations.
* Knowledge of port operations.
* Transport Manager CPC (or working towards).
* Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential).
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Reliable and responsible.
* Proactive and hands-on approach.
* Ability to work night shifts consistently.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* On-time delivery and collection performance
* Operational efficiency
* Compliance with legal requirements
* Health & Safety performance
* Staff productivity and performance
Additional Information
* Flexibility may be required to cover operational needs.
* This role is critical to ensuring smooth overnight operations and supporting overall business performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sabbatical
Work Location: In person