Title:  Transport Shift Lead

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK’s leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge—ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

Join Us as a Transport Shift Leader

Location: Market Drayton Depot
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Night Shift (18:00–06:00)

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Transport Shift Leader to lead our team at the Market Drayton Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving performance, developing talent, and ensuring operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

As Transport Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading your team to deliver against OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures) targets.
• Driving continuous improvement through Operational Excellence (OE) initiatives.
• Creating a high-performance culture using PMS principles, KPI tracking, and effective handovers.
• Coaching and developing team members, managing performance reviews, and handling employee relations.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, audit, and safety standards.
• Acting as the escalation point for customer service issues.
• Promoting a culture of safety and leading incident investigations.
• Supporting succession planning and personal development across the team.
• Collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance business performance.
• Managing contractor control and permit processes.
• Championing MMID behaviours across all levels.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a similar transport or logistics leadership role (preferred).
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPC in Transport Management (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a competitive package, including:

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%
• Life assurance – 4x your annual salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Access to our exclusive rewards platform with discounts at over 800 retailers, including groceries, fashion, holidays, insurance, and more

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ