At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night transport operations, ensuring safety and compliance while driving performance.
- Company: Join Gist Limited, a dynamic leader in transport and distribution.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, M&S discounts, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values your contributions and supports your development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Transport Operations Manager and a valid CPC required.
The predicted salary is between 48300 - 54400 £ per year.
Location: Bristol, BS35 3UT
Role Details
- Salary: £48,300 to £54,400 (DOE) + £6,004 Night Shift Premium per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working pattern: Nights | Sunday - Thursday | 21:00 - 05:00
- Location: Gist Limited, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 3UT
Benefits
- 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
- Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
- 25 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
- Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
- Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
- A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
- Cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
- Accountable and inspiring of Gist safety initiatives at local site level
- Manage safety and compliance breaches appropriately
- Improving AVDA performance
- Work alongside the engineering manager to ensure all operational fleet is safe and legal
- Development of shift managers, through IDPs and coaching
- Driving positive change and engaging culture, bringing to life the Gist values
- Accountable for Operational excellence i.e. cost and service including Peak planning/deliver
- Accountable for Legal o-license compliance (on O License)
- Conduct Investigations into non-compliance and regular checks to ensure standards are being maintained
- Ownership of continuous improvement initiatives and controllable costs
Qualifications
- Proven experience operating at Transport Operations Manager level (or equivalent) within a large-scale, fast-pace transport or distribution operation (essential)
- Holder of a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (essential), with demonstrable experience of being named on an Operator’s Licence and maintaining full legal compliance
- Demonstrable experience leading a transport function with end-to-end accountability for performance, compliance and service delivery (essential)
- Significant experience working in a high-volume, heavily unionised environment, with the ability to build credible relationships and drive performance through engagement and effective stakeholder management (essential)
- Strong operational leadership capability, with the ability to manage complexity, make sound decisions and maintain performance under pressure
- Experience of working within a growing, evolving or newly invested operation, with the capability to embed structure, consistency and transport best practice
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across shifts and functions, promoting a one-team culture and consistent ways of working
- Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and safety standards, including driver hours, vehicle standards and Operator’s Licence requirements
Inclusive Environment
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. We consider reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, and we will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Transport Operations Manager - Nights in Bristol employer: Gist
At Gist, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where individuality is celebrated. Our Class 1 drivers enjoy competitive pay, modern equipment, and a range of benefits including a generous staff discount at M&S, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package. Located in Carlisle, we provide stable work with fixed rest days, ensuring our team can thrive both professionally and personally.
We think you need these skills to ace Transport Operations Manager - Nights in Bristol
Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Operational Leadership
Safety Compliance Management
Stakeholder Management
Performance Management
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Communication Skills
