Transport Shift Leader

Transport Shift Leader
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Up to £30,000
As a Transport Shift Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Transport Manager in daily operations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles to ensure a safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective service for the business. 
Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles
• Supervise the team, including office staff and 20+ drivers, on a daily basis
• Plan, organise, and manage the work of the team to ensure organisational requirements are met
• Act as the main point of contact for transport queries from the drivers and sub-contracted hauliers
• Ensure transport compliance in line with regulations, including handling HR-related queries, payroll, and disciplinary matters
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the customer service team and the transport operation
• Conduct investigations to verify and resolve internal complaints
• Collaborate with team members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
• Promote safe work activities by conducting regular safety audits
• Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Identify and liaise with the Transport Manager to optimise fleet efficiency 
• Coach, train, and develop the transport team to continuously improve their performance, professionalism, and competence
• Stay up-to-date with transport legislation to ensure legal compliance within the department
• Be able to commit to a Monday to Friday (and alternate Saturdays) 04:00-12:00 or 14:00-22:00 shift 

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• National/International CPC Holder
• Proven experience in transport/logistics within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing a team
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations within a transport environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions on your own initiative
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels

What’s on Offer:

• Up to £30,000 Basic Salary 
• Holiday, Pension, Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit (url removed)