Transport Shift Manager

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8—to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers.

Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group. Transport Shift Manager Location: Barnsley Hub Contract: Permanent Salary: £38,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manager to join our team at Barnsley Hub.

Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the shift operation, managing Transport Supervisors and drivers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective transport performance. You'll take ownership of shift performance, driving operational standards, service levels and compliance while developing your team and building a positive, high-performing culture.

What You'll Be Doing You'll oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring effective vehicle despatch, driver debriefs and performance management. Working alongside the Transport Operations Manager, you'll support operational planning, including peak preparation, resource requirements and changing network demands. You'll monitor performance against key KPIs, analyse operational data, identify root causes and implement improvement plans.

You'll also take responsibility for health and safety, compliance, audits and risk assessments, ensuring consistently high standards across the operation. A key part of the role will be leading, motivating and developing your team through regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and team meetings, while providing operational support to the Transport Operations Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

You'll have proven experience within a fast-paced Transport operation, with a strong track record of leading teams and delivering operational performance. You'll be confident using data to influence decisions, challenge performance and drive continuous improvement. You'll also need: National CPC qualification. Full, current driving licence.

Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills. Good IT skills and experience using systems such as Isotrak, TMS and Tachomaster. A strong understanding of transport compliance, health and safety and operational procedures. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team. Why Join Evri? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant transport operation, make a real impact on performance and play an important role in delivering an excellent service across the Evri network.

Everyone Belongs at Evri Group We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.As a Disability Confident Committed Employer , a Silver-accredited Inclusive Employer , and through our partnership with Scope , we're working to make our workplace and recruitment process more accessible for everyone.

We encourage candidates to request adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and there are touchpoints through the application process to do so. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team meaning that we don't use AI to screen candidates.At Evri Group, we're building an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.