Job Description

Transport Shift Manager

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Salary:

Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

Patchway Depot, Bristol, BS34 5TA

Contract type:

Permanent

Business area:

Logistics

Closing date:

18 December 2025

Requisition ID:

400043080

We believe in providing meaningful work and achieving a real work/life balance. Here, you'll find both. Our Supply Chain team is the engine room for getting thousands of products from farms and factories to our millions of customers every day. We leverage insight and data to anticipate customer needs, ensuring they get what they want, when they need it. You'll be part of a team that is data-driven and judgement-focused, always the first to identify and address any issues or ambiguities. A culture of collaboration, customer obsession, and continuous improvement drives us to deliver market-leading product availability and operational excellence, and fuels our innovation. Our Supply Chain team calls for people who champion change, are customer-obsessed, data-driven, and excel at collaborating and communicating effectively - because those people can go a very long way.
You don't get to be one of the nation's largest and most loved supermarkets without a brilliant team -- and our Distribution colleagues are central to keeping our warehouses running smoothly, ensuring our customers can buy the goods they need in store.



We're looking for Shift Managers who can deliver excellent service to our customers through capable leadership of teams within the complex, unionised, Distribution function. After all, you don't get to be one of the UK's most loved retailers without exceeding customer expectations.



Your previous experience within a Logistics operation should enable you to engage, motivate and coach colleagues at all levels. You will be able to drive a strong team culture with a unified vision: delivering the best possible service to our customers.



We're currently recruiting for a Shift Manager on a permanent contract, working in our busy Logistics operation on an average of 42 hours per week on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, rotating days & nights, with the flexibility to fit the needs of the operation where required.

Overview

This role is key to ensuring the success of the operation achieving and exceeding its KPI`s . Reporting directly to the Operations Support Manager, with direct responsibility for the Warehouse and Transport Operation.

Key duties and accountabilities:

Includes but not limited to;

Responsible for proactively managing the shift to action the daily operational plan and meet targets within budgetary constraints

a consistent approach to people management

Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently

Manage change as and when the business requires

Ensure the site meets legal compliance at all times

Ensure that employees are managed in a consistent way in line with current processes to help achieve business and personal growth

Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity

Achieve and exceed KPI`s in line with the business goals

Lead a culture where Health and Safety is part of our daily activities

Ensure company policies and government legislations are adhered to

Ensure all Health and Safety incidents/ accidents are investigated, recorded and appropriate action is taken.

Communicate effectively to internal and external customers

Supply accurate information on operational status as and when required including shift handover

Mentor and develop your team to aid progression, succession planning and skill sets.

Qualifications, Key Skills and Experience Required;

Ability to influence at all levels

Effectively communicate at all levels in a variety of formats

IOSH

Previous experience of working in a transport/ warehouse environment

Previous working knowledge of Warehouse management systems

Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages

CPC National/International desirable but not essential

Your benefits

Pre-planned shifts Season ticket loan after you've completed 12 weeks of service and passed your probation Discount card after 12 weeks that gives you 10% off your Sainsbury's, Argos and Habitat shopping Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more Cycle to work scheme available * Full PPE provided