EV Cargo manages Supply Chains for the world’s leading brands, powering the global economy through technology-enabled supply chain services. THE ROLE: Operations Manager Nights: A vital role in the success story of our UK managed transport solution on behalf of our blue-chip customer base. In this role you must demonstrate a relentless pursuit of profitable, customer centric and safe execution of our daily plan, managing a national team of transport professionals. High standards of professional operation and legal compliance are demanded and rewarded. THE SALARY: Benchmarked competitive package enhanced by depth of experience and qualifications. BENEFITS: With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our colleagues to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive salary, generous annual leave, employee recognition scheme, excellent pension scheme, life assurance and access to reward gateway SHIFT INFORMATION: Monday to Friday – 8 hour shift night operation WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED: You will be based at our National Operations Centre situated in Ashby de la Zouch (LE65 1JR) WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES? Manage a national team of operators to execute both our fleet Daily Plan and our 4PL daily plan throughout night shifts across 7 days per week. Using cutting edge technology capabilities monitor live execution progress across all own fleet and carrier partner resources. Ensure proactive management of plan execution non-conformance to ensure successful delivery performance on behalf of our customers. Identify, fix and monitor. Ensure all drivers adhere to company policies, traffic regulations, and safety protocols. Provide management of all transport-related issues to ensure maintenance issues recorded and actioned in advance of dayshift handover. Maintain accurate transport records including delivery logs, vehicle checks, and incident reports. Proactively manage driver issues including sickness and non-attendance in order to protect customer service performance. Communicate with warehouse and customer service teams to ensure smooth handovers between shifts. Carry out route planning as require to address operational execution issues over night to ensure customer service requirements are met. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Proven experience in road transport operations in UK across planning and execution. Clear evidence of people management skills in team environment across a large scale and complex operation. Experience in the FMCG sector demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of achieving customer KPI performance. Good understanding of road transport regulations, health & safety standards, and driver compliance. Ability to work under pressure with experience of navigating high pressure adapt and overcome situations. Experience of working within set cost and revenue targets to manage daily execution needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS? CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – an advantage. People management training and further vocational qualifications. Experience of latest technology including cutting edge TMS, vehicle tracking & in-cab telematics/camera and communication systems. First Aid certification or Health & Safety training.