Fresh Freight Group are looking to recrit a Transport Shift Manager to join their team at their site in Washington. The role of the Transport Shift Manager will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements. 48 hours per week 4 on 4 off Additional benefits: Life assurance Pension Exceptional fleet Opportunity for training and development (CPC training) Full Uniform and PPE Onsite Parking Cycle to work scheme. Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service) Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out) About the job: Lead on the full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group. Provide leadership and motivation to your team to build an effective and engaged workforce resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels. Ensure sufficient staffing levels are in place at all times, including agency staff, to meet/exceed customer requirements. Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stake holders within both the business and the Group to promote partnership working and improve operational efficiency. Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI’s and the profitability of the business. Lead on the effective management of driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations. Communicate effectively to all internal and external customers, to include but not limited to; load sheets for the warehouse, handovers to relevant individual / department, workshop for vehicle and trailer maintenance and servicing and key stakeholders for operational delays to ensure a smooth and efficient service is being delivered. Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant. Your knowledge and experience: Logistics qualification would be desirable Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent is desirable Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations Commercial awareness Working knowledge of transport operation systems Geography Health and Safety regulations Relevant transport management experience Analysing and solving logistic problems Transport operation systems Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process. Safe Talented Attentive Reliable