Location: Ferrybridge
Salary: £19.66 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Nights (min 3 months)
Hours: 17:45 - 05:45 (12‑hour shifts)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Transport First Line Manager (FLM) to join our transport operation on a permanent night shift basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient execution of transport operations while leading and supporting a team of drivers to achieve operational excellence.
You will play a vital role in ensuring service delivery, compliance, driver engagement, and performance management, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Operations
* Lead and manage drivers during the night shift, ensuring operational plans are delivered safely and efficiently.
* Review and amend daily transport plans where required.
* Monitor network SLAs and KPIs, taking action to address performance issues.
* Manage operational issues and provide timely resolutions for transport and warehouse‑related challenges.
* Coordinate driver absence management and resource allocation.
* Conduct driver briefings and debriefings for employed, agency, and subcontractor drivers.
* Ensure all drivers are appropriately trained, qualified, and familiar with operational procedures and equipment.
* Complete and monitor pre‑shift vehicle and driver compliance checks.
* Manage fleet compliance and ensure adherence to transport legislation and company standards.
* Handle accident and breakdown management in line with company procedures.
* Act as the primary point of contact for drivers throughout the shift.
* Prepare and conduct regular driver performance reviews and 1‑2‑1 meetings.
People Management
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers to achieve high levels of engagement and performance.
* Manage attendance, conduct, disciplinary, and grievance matters in line with company policies.
* Promote a positive culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development activities.
* Build strong working relationships with agency providers and subcontractors.
Finance & Continuous Improvement
* Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
* Analyse performance trends including fuel usage, accidents, and service levels.
* Support transport projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to operational change programmes as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
* Previous experience within a transport, logistics, or distribution environment.
* Supervisory or team leadership experience.
* Strong understanding of transport compliance and legal requirements.
* Excellent communication and people management skills.
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a fast‑paced operational environment.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong organisational and planning abilities.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of operational KPIs.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Essential Qualifications
* Full understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a transport environment.
Management Experience
* Previous transport office experience.
* Experience managing agency and subcontractor drivers.
* Good standard of secondary education.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Desirable
* Previous transport office experience.
* Experience managing agency and subcontractor drivers.
* Good standard of secondary education.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay rate of £19.66 per hour.
* 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern.
* Opportunity to lead a high‑performing transport team.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.
* Company benefits package.
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