Transport Shift Manager - Nights

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

Following significant investment and continued growth at our Barnsley operation, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Night Transport Shift Manager to join our transport leadership team.

We're looking for a people-focused transport professional with FMCG experience who can inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams while ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of our night shift operation.

Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager you will take ownership of transport operations ensuring as a team we deliver outstanding services, efficiency and performance at all times. Within this role you will:

• Lead from the front, creating a safe, supportive and friendly working environment for employees, agency colleagues and subcontractors
• Develop great people by owning recruitment, induction, absence management, wellbeing, 1:1s and the full employee relations process including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
• Keep everyone connected through the delivery of effective team meetings, briefings, objectives, and communication across the transport operations
• Drive performance by taking ownership of operational KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement relating to productivity, efficiency and service delivery
• Champion teamwork and innovation, encouraging your team to share idea, challenge the status quo and help shape better ways of working
• Advocate, champion and lead health and safety, compliance, and standards within the transport operations
• Support wider operations by working closely with the Transport Operations Manager on initiatives and tasks that add value to the team and site

• Proven, hands-on experience within a transport function, ideally within an FMCG Distribution
• Previous experience operating at management level is essential
• Strong people management skills and a genuine passion for developing and challenging your team
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand performance data and turn it into action
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build strong relationships across the operation
• Flexibility to work a variety of shift patterns as the operation evolves
• Experience of working within a unionised environment, with the ability to build positive and effective relationships with trade union representatives
• Transport CPC desirable, but not essential

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) + £6,004 Night Shift Premium

Hours: Nights - Any 4 from 7 - 20:00 PM to 06:00 AM

Location: Gist Limited, Industry Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3LJ

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• 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…