Transport Shift Manager in Swindon

Specialising in quality, affordable home furnishings, our client has built a reputation for offering top-notch products at competitive prices. They are committed to helping customers create the home of their dreams, all while providing unmatched service and expertise. They are growing rapidly due to a unique approach that combines quality, value, and a customer-first ethos.

The Transport Shift Manager will be based out of their Swindon offices and DC. Leading a team, the Transport Shift Manager will identify ways to keep teams focused and on track. You will need to act independently and think on your feet, finding solutions and calling upon your previous experience to make sound management decisions. You will be given full autonomy in the role to build and develop your team, searching for and implementing efficiency and developing better ways of working to further improve the overall customer experience.

The Transport Shift Manager will be able to co-ordinate a fleet of 15+ vehicles and ensure and maintain compliance in all aspects of EU law. You must have good communication skills, basic Health and Safety knowledge, and be able to manage a team. The role is a 40-hour week, 5 days out of 7, Monday to Friday, 10am till 6.30pm. Some flexibility will be required as there is a morning and afternoon shift to manage.

• Advising staff on safe and proper operating procedures and relevant checks.
• Maintain accurate staff and vehicle records.
• Assess and support the Warehouse.
• Ensure that all fleet and driver records are compliant with all aspects of DVSA.
• People management, covering performance reviews, staff development, disciplinary and grievance handling.
• Logistics operations and management.

• Proven experience of managing teams within an operations environment, preferably within the furniture or logistics industry. Experience with two-person delivery operations is advantageous.
• Demonstrable knowledge of developing, motivating and training teams to achieve expected KPIs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Transport legislation.
• FLT counterbalance essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance in relation to warehouse/transport environments. IOSH preferred but not essential.
• CPC preferred but not essential.

• Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furniture land products after successful completion of probation.
• Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65.
• Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday.
• Pay Review: our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year.
• Holidays: a minimum of 28 days statutory holiday per year, pro rata if part-time.
• Pension: 4% employee contribution matched by the company.
• Health and wellbeing: great discounts on local gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance and Reward Programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an entrepreneurial led business, where you will have freedom and creative opportunity, allowing you to make a huge difference with your skillset. People are the key to this business's success, and you will get to work within a great team that is collaborative and supportive in everything they do. Sound interesting? Please apply now to be considered for the Transport Shift Manager role and take an exciting next step on your career path.