Transport Shift Manager

Job Description

£52,531 per annum Plus benefits

45 Hours per week

Working Mon-Fri 0400- 1330 (1 in 4 Saturdays)

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Park Royal as a Transport Shift Manager and take your career to the next level.  

A satisfying role 

Driving performance. Growing talent. Implementing team goals. Managing change. As our Transport Shift Manager, you’ll lead the overall success of your shift, ensuring all transport standards, budgets, and targets are met. Managing a team of 100-170 people, you’ll keep everyone motivated, engaged and on-task - ensuring our products are expertly and efficiently delivered to our valuable customers. Office-based, with occasional visits to our multi-temperature warehouse, you’ll keep an eye on everything and everyone, from the location of cages to transport cost budgets and individual personal development. You’ll also be adept at course correcting plans based on changing information.  

What you bring to the mix 

With experience leading a team, and driving performance, you have everything it takes to succeed with Brakes: 

• using data insights, trends, and team input to improve department processes  

• prioritising customer needs to deliver solutions that exceed expectations 

• understanding of DVLA regulations that may impact drivers  

• the ability to drive change by influencing others to see the bigger picture 

• multiple stakeholder management skills that drive a culture of two-way feedback 

• experience using Microsoft Office, SAP and Transport systems (Verizon, Convey, Roadnet, Samsara) 

• CPC or the willingness to acquire CPC within your first year. 

Bags of Benefits 

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too. 

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!  

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!  

Advertised Salary: 52,530
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