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Transport Shift Manager

Culina Group


Job Location:

Carlisle - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Due to continued growth we are now seeking a Transport Shift Manager to join our Transport team at our Carlisle site. As Transport Shift Manager you will work collaboratively to ensure effective running of a busy transport operation ensuring that Operational KPIs are met and that the operations are conducted strictly in accordance with legal requirements whilst helping to formulate and deliver the short medium and long-term resource plans for your area.

Working hours: Sunday-Thursday Nights 18:00-4:00
Salary: Up to 41305 with optional overtime

Job responsibilities of Transport Shift Manager include:

  • Work collaboratively with our Myworkforce team ensuring compliance of all MWF activity and tasks including resource planning and managing the safety and cost-effective utilisation of all drivers and equipment
  • Responsible for owning monitor and controlling the driver de-briefing process to ensure that agreed standards of performance are consistently achieved by effective communication and management.
  • To manage and support driver workforce all drivers whilst engaged on activity to ensure full legal compliance. Ensure records are correctly completed and maintained in accordance to the procedure.
  • Conduct employee investigations and grievance when required. 
  • Manage all aspects of driver performance to achieve or surpass expectations and KPIs.
  • Promote company Health & Safety and employment policies within the transport operation.
  • Ensuring all personnel files are up to date incorporating licence validation personal details completed training.
  • Responsible for site audits and works closely with the Transport Manager to ensure KPIs are met
  • To support the daily operational workflow on the customer site by providing answers to urgent queries
  • Actively work with the customer and site management team to achieve performance addressing any concerns or questions within a timely manner
  • Manage the recruitment of permanent and temporary staff as required to cover business peaks.
  • Ensure that the Transport Manager & the H&S team are made aware of all accidents dangerous occurrences & near misses and that the relevant reports are completed for all such incidents.
  • Responsible for identifying and escalating any maintenance and repair issues on site and within depot
  • Ensure that all daily vehicle check vehicle inspection & defect reporting procedures are in place

Qualifications :

  • Proven track record in Transport & Logistics industry
  • Demonstrable experience of successful resource management
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills
  • Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPIs
  • Excellent understanding of Health and Safety processes
  • Energetic and has a natural desire to generate and drive improvements
  • Good people engagement skills self-driven positive can-do attitude.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a customer facing environment

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Stobarts a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
  • Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
  • Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year
  • Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of ov ... View more

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