Transport Shift Manager

4 on 4 off (Rotating Days & Nights: 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00)

Nter Talent are proud to be partnering with a leading UK logistics provider to recruit a Transport Team Manager for their Coventry depot, supporting a major blue-chip client, Starbucks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional with strong HGV knowledge and leadership capability to step into a high-impact role within a fast-paced, temperature-controlled operation.

As Transport Team Manager, you’ll take full operational responsibility for the daily transport function, ensuring the safe, compliant and cost-effective delivery of fresh, ambient and frozen products.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will manage drivers and coordinators, drive performance, ensure full compliance, and continuously optimise fleet and resource utilisation.

If you thrive in a structured, high‑accountability environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both stability and progression.

• Oversee daily transport operations within a temperature‑controlled environment
• Manage a fleet of HGV vehicles across multi‑drop delivery routes
• Ensure full compliance with:
• Operator Licence requirements
• Tachograph regulations
• Monitor and control operational costs and fleet expenditure
• Deliver high service levels aligned to agreed SLAs
• Manage end‑to‑end delivery performance, KPIs and reporting
• Conduct performance reviews and manage driver engagement
• Lead HR processes including disciplinaries, grievances and absence reviews
• Investigate vehicle accidents and incidents in line with company policy
• Drive a strong health & safety culture across the depot

• We are looking for a confident and credible Transport leader who can balance operational control with strong people management.

• Proven experience managing transport operations (ideally temperature‑controlled)
• Strong understanding of multi‑drop planning
• Solid HGV and fleet management knowledge
• Experience managing compliance within a regulated transport environment
• Confidence managing challenging conversations and HR processes
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Strong reporting and performance analysis capability
• Ability to perform under pressure within a 24/7 operation

£3,000 shift allowance (rotating days & nights)

Market‑leading pension scheme (increasing with service)

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

Retail discounts (up to 20% UK‑wide)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on‑site parking

Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

This is a key leadership role within a highly structured and service‑driven transport operation. You’ll be part of a wider professional logistics team, working with a nationally recognised brand, with genuine long‑term career prospects.

If you’re an experienced Transport Supervisor or Manager ready for your next challenge I would love to speak with you!