NIGHT First Line Shift Manager

Location: Ferrybridge
Salary: £19.66 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Nights (min 3 months)
Hours: 17:45 – 05:45 (12-hour shifts)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Transport First Line Manager (FLM) to join our transport operation on a permanent night shift basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient execution of transport operations while leading and supporting a team of drivers to achieve operational excellence.
You will play a vital role in ensuring service delivery, compliance, driver engagement, and performance management, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Operations

• Lead and manage drivers during the night shift, ensuring operational plans are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Review and amend daily transport plans where required.
• Monitor network SLAs and KPIs, taking action to address performance issues.
• Manage operational issues and provide timely resolutions for transport and warehouse-related challenges.
• Coordinate driver absence management and resource allocation.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings for employed, agency, and subcontractor drivers.
• Ensure all drivers are appropriately trained, qualified, and familiar with operational procedures and equipment.
• Complete and monitor pre-shift vehicle and driver compliance checks.
• Manage fleet compliance and ensure adherence to transport legislation and company standards.
• Handle accident and breakdown management in line with company procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for drivers throughout the shift.
• Prepare and conduct regular driver performance reviews and 1-2-1 meetings.

People Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers to achieve high levels of engagement and performance.
• Manage attendance, conduct, disciplinary, and grievance matters in line with company policies.
• Promote a positive culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development activities.
• Build strong working relationships with agency providers and subcontractors.

Finance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Analyse performance trends including fuel usage, accidents, and service levels.
• Support transport projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to operational change programmes as required.

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience within a transport, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational KPIs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Essential Qualifications

• Management Experience
• Full understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a transport environment.

Desirable

• Previous transport office experience.
• Experience managing agency and subcontractor drivers.
• Good standard of secondary education.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £19.66 per hour.
• 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing transport team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Company benefits package.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced transport professional with a passion for leadership, safety, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Transport First Line Manager (Nights) and help drive our operation forward.