Transport Shift Manager Drivers and Transportation United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Job Title: Transport Shift Manager

Location: Coventry

Full-time | On-site

Salary
: £41,326.29 - £51,658.36 Annually

At Martin Brower UK & Ireland, we are a global leader in supply chain and logistics, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. As the backbone for some of the world's most recognised restaurant brands, such as McDonald's, we excel in simplifying supply chains and enhancing food logistics efficiency.

At Martin Brower, we believe that collaboration, empathy, and innovation help create workplaces where people can do their best work. We're looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team at Coventry and help create a safe, supportive, and efficient operation where everyone can thrive.

We are guided by our CARES Values:
Change, Act As One, Relationships, Equity & Inclusion, and Safety & Wellness
. We believe that embracing change and working together fosters strong relationships and creates a safe, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As a Transport Shift Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating daily transport operations, supporting a team of drivers, shunters, and clerical colleagues to deliver excellent service and operational performance. Working collaboratively across departments, you will help ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

As a collaborative leader and supportive team member, you'll help guide transport operations while creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to maintain high standards of safety, service, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

• Coordinate and support daily transport operations, ensuring workloads, service levels, and productivity targets are achieved safely and effectively.
• Work closely with drivers, operational teams, and customer service colleagues to maintain excellent communication and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Support, coach, and develop team members through regular feedback, training, performance reviews, and development opportunities.
• Plan workforce resources, including shift preparation, holiday management, absence cover, and scheduling to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor operational performance, compliance, fleet availability, and key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of health, safety, wellbeing, quality, and legal compliance across all transport activities.
• Help prepare operational and financial reporting, support audits, and contribute to maintaining operational excellence and readiness.

• People-First Culture: Our employees are our most valuable asset. We cultivate a supportive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities for Growth: We invest in your development with clear paths for career advancement, whether that means progressing in your current role or exploring new opportunities within the organisation.
• Culture of Continuous Improvement: We empower you to share ideas, contribute to positive change, and help enhance team and business performance.
• Inclusive Environment: We celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to be themselves.
• Meaningful
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside talented colleagues who support one another and are committed to achieving shared goals.

Who You Are:

• You have experience supporting and leading teams within a fast-paced logistics, transport, FMCG, or operational environment, ideally including experience working in unionised settings.
• You are committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety, food quality, compliance, and operational integrity.
• You can effectively organise priorities, manage competing demands, and remain adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• You build positive working relationships and communicate confidently and respectfully with colleagues,…