£38,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Slough, Berkshire
Administration
Posted 7 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
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.
- 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).
- 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.
Megan Ashwin
Megan.Ashwin@pertemps.co.uk
01753 687 876
Division 064
Pertemps Heathrow
The Hollies
Poyle Road
Colnbrook
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 0AA
01753 687 876
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