Transport Shift Manager

We’re looking for a Transport Shift Manager to join our team at the Müller Manchester Depot.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be right at the heart of the operation, supporting your team, keeping performance on track and making sure we deliver a safe, efficient and well-run transport operation.

If you’re a confident people leader who enjoys solving problems, developing others and looking for ways to make things better, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

A consistent shift pattern with plenty of scheduled days off

Competitive salary

Up to 10% annual bonus

Ongoing leadership development

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll take ownership of the shift and lead your team to deliver a great operation. Day to day, you’ll:

Lead, coach and support your team, creating an environment where people can perform at their best

Keep a close eye on operational performance and KPIs, taking action when things aren’t going to plan

Run Daily Operations Reviews and help turn performance insights into practical improvements

Support your team through regular performance conversations, development plans and succession planning

Manage employee relations matters confidently and fairly

Put health and safety at the heart of the operation, including leading investigations and encouraging your team to speak up and work safely

Make sure your shift operates in line with legal, audit and DTAS requirements

Work closely with other teams across the business to solve problems and improve how we operate

Support farm services activity and act as an escalation point when issues arise

Lead by example and bring Müller behaviours to life within your team

Promote and embed MMID behaviours throughout the team.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable leading in a busy transport environment and genuinely enjoys working with people.

Ideally, you’ll bring

Experience leading a team within transport or logistics

A confident and approachable leadership style

A real interest in coaching and developing others

The ability to stay calm, make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operation

A proactive mindset and an eye for continuous improvement

A good understanding of transport operations

Transport Manager CPC would be an advantage, but isn’t essential

What you’ll receive:

As well as a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your career with Müller, you’ll receive:

Full-time, permanent Contract

Up to 10% annual bonus.

Life assurance at 4x salary.

Private medical insurance.

23 days’ holiday, increasing with service.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and bereavement leave.

Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 8%.

Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, with more than 800 online and in-store discounts.

Company-supplied IT equipment and concessionary products.

Free, secure on-site parking.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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