Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking Transport Shift Manager to join our Consumer operation. This is an exciting opportunity with fantastic exposure and progression opportunities. Reporting to the Transport Depot Manager, the function of the role is to preside over both the Planning and Operations teams during hours not covered by core operational staff, ensuring the workforce within both domains (including drivers) is safe, engaged and efficient in its practice. Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 18.00-06.00 Salary: £31,000 per annum Key Duties of a Transport Shift Manager: Daily analysis of the P&L for each planning board. Regular monitoring of Empty Legs information. Regular monitoring of Microlise. Monitoring status boards, analysing booked, planned and completed jobs. Checking data requirements for internal systems are complete, taking remedial action if data is missing. Briefing the team with all relevant information from UK Transport conference calls. Liaise with the team in relation to WTD – creating & analysing reports, taking action where needed. Controlling the management of absence and holidays for the team. Ensuring that all training needs for the staff are met. Delivering improved organisation capability through the Appraisal and 1-1 process. Managing and supporting driver workforce whilst engaged on driving activities to ensure full legal compliance. Promoting company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation. In conjunction with Customer Services, ensuring depot returns and rebooks are cleared from site as soon as practically possible. Orchestrating site trailer checks and ensure data validity with appropriate actions and follow up are coordinated through shift. Where necessary, attending network trailer calls to discuss stand trailer pool status across operational sites and compile and execute action points.