Transport Shift Leader

Transport Shift Leader Location: Slough, Berkshire 
Salary: £38,000 + variable cost-of-living bonus (£1,500 p.a. currently)
Additional Pay: Overtime available
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Transport Office & Transport Manager

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Transport Shift Leader to join their established transport operation based in Slough. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient running of the transport department while overseeing a mixed team of employed, agency, and subcontract LGV drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern covering days and nights.
• Provide supervisory leadership to a team of LGV drivers (employed, agency, and subcontract).
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Company policies, particularly Health & Safety
  • Operator’s Licence requirements
  • Transport legislation including Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), and AWD regulations
• Allocate transport resources efficiently to meet operational requirements.
• Think quickly and delegate effectively during fluctuations in workload.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other internal departments.
• Deliver and promote high standards of customer service.
• Identify non-conformances, complete investigations, and report findings appropriately.
• Support cost-effective operations through fuel management and best driving practices.
• Use Outlook, Excel, and internal systems confidently to complete administrative tasks.
• Carry out reasonable ad-hoc duties as required to support the transport operation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership skills within a transport or logistics environment.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with other departments.
• Effective resource allocation and workforce planning skills.
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions, and delegate under pressure.
• Ability to identify and manage non-conformance issues.
• Strong understanding of cost-effective transport operations.
• Computer literate (especially Outlook & Excel).

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience in factory clearance operations.
• Experience in temperature-controlled distribution.
• LGV C+E licence, valid Digital Tachograph Card, and Driver CPC.
  • Training can be supported through a government-funded apprenticeship scheme.