Co-op
Grays · Posted 15 Oct 2026 · 9 applicants
West Thurrock
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Job ID 1072476 Job category Logistics and Supply Chain Hours per week 40 Closing dateSalary £31,050 to £34,500 plus 25% shift allowance
Transport Team Manager - Night Shift
£31,050 - £34,500 plus 25% night shift premium and great benefits
Night shift (10pm - 6am)
40 hours per week, full time, permanent
5 days over 7 including weekends
West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED
We're looking for a transport team manager to join our depot in West Thurrock.
In this role you'll be responsible for leading a team of drivers to make sure that our products are despatched from the depot and are delivered on time, safely and securely. You'll inspire, coach and lead your team to meet a variety of performance measures and mentoring your team to perform at their best at all time.
What you'll do
lead a team of drivers
work towards critical success transport measures
mentor, engage and develop your team to be high performing at all times
conduct performance reviews and manage performance for your team
manage sickness and absence
review and log driver infringements
manage driver tachographs
engage and build positive working relationships with various internal and external partners
What you'll bring
previously managed a team, preferably from a logistics or FMCG background
the ability to work at pace and accuracy
a great track record of reaching and exceeding critical performance measures
an understanding and have relevant knowledge of transport compliance
great planning skills and able to organise your own and teams workload
an understanding of how poor service can impact stores and customers
strong and confident communication skills
excellent IT skills
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
A place you'll belong
We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.