Shift Manager

Transport Team Manager - Coventry

4 on 4 off (Rotating Days & Nights: 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00)

£40,817.46 + Shift Allowance

Nter Talent are proud to be partnering with a leading UK logistics provider to recruit a Transport Team Manager for their Coventry depot, supporting a major blue‑chip client, Starbucks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional with strong HGV knowledge and leadership capability to step into a high‑impact role within a fast‑paced, temperature‑controlled operation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will manage drivers and coordinators, drive performance, ensure full compliance, and continuously optimise fleet and resource utilisation.

If you thrive in a structured, high‑accountability environment and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers both stability and progression.

As Transport Team Manager, you'll take full operational responsibility for the daily transport function, ensuring the safe, compliant and cost‑effective delivery of fresh, ambient and frozen products.

• Oversee daily transport operations within a temperature‑controlled environment
• Manage a fleet of HGV vehicles across multi‑drop delivery routes
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Operator Licence requirements
  • Drivers' Hours & Working Time Directive
  • Tachograph regulations
• Monitor and control operational costs and fleet expenditure
• Deliver high service levels aligned to agreed SLAs
• Manage end‑to‑end delivery performance, KPIs and reporting
• Conduct performance reviews and manage driver engagement
• Lead HR processes including disciplinaries, grievances and absence reviews
• Investigate vehicle accidents and incidents in line with company policy
• Drive a strong health & safety culture across the depot

We are looking for a confident and credible Transport leader who can balance operational control with strong people management.

You will have:

• Proven experience managing transport operations (ideally temperature‑controlled)
• Strong understanding of multi‑drop planning
• Solid HGV and fleet management knowledge
• Experience managing compliance within a regulated transport environment
• Previous people management experience (drivers essential)
• Confidence managing challenging conversations and HR processes
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Strong reporting and performance analysis capability
• Ability to perform under pressure within a 24/7 operation

• £40,817.46 basic salary
• £3,000 shift allowance (rotating days & nights)
• Market‑leading pension scheme (increasing with service)
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Retail discounts (up to 20% UK‑wide)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

This is a key leadership role within a highly structured and service‑driven transport operation. You'll be part of a wider professional logistics team, working with a nationally recognised brand, with genuine long‑term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Transport Supervisor or Manager ready for your next challenge I would love to speak with you.