First Line Manager - Nights 4 on 4 off

Staffline; Coleford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a First Line Manager for night operations in Coleford. The role involves managing logistics, ensuring compliance, and leading a team on a 4 on / 4 off rota. An ideal candidate will have proven experience in logistics leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary and an annual night allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual night allowance

Supportive working environment

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience as a First Line Manager or Transport Supervisor.
• Strong organisational skills required.
• Ability to make operational decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage night shift operations ensuring delivery of products.
• Book vehicles and oversee drivers on the road.
• Ensure transport compliance with DHL standards.
• Communicate with customers to meet KPIs.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in a logistics leadership role

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of transport compliance

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

First Line Manager - Nights (4 on / 4 off)
Location: Coleford
£34,000 per annum + £1,750 annual night allowance

Staffline are recruiting for an experienced First Line Manager (Nights) to join our team at Suntory, Coleford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of night operations, working on a 4 on / 4 off rota, managing a busy logistics environment, and ensuring smooth coordination of transport activity on-site.

This position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 per annum, plus an additional £1,750 night allowance paid over the course of the year.

Pay and Shift Pattern

• £34,000 per annum
• £1,750 annual night allowance
• 4 on / 4 off rolling rota
• Night shift: 18:00 - 06:00 (12-hour shifts)

Your Time at Work

• Manage the day-to-day operation during the night shift, ensuring smooth and compliant delivery of customer products
• Book in vehicles at the customer site and take overall responsibility for drivers and vehicles on the road
• Ensure full transport compliance in line with DHL's earned recognition standards
• Communicate effectively with customers and ensure contractual and operational KPIs are consistently met
• Analyse operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Please note - this is a lone working position within the office; however, there will be other DHL team members and customer representatives on site during your shift.

Our Perfect Worker

• Proven experience in a First Line Manager, Transport Supervisor, or similar logistics leadership role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of transport compliance and legal driving requirements
• Confident working independently and making operational decisions under pressure
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and performance improvement

Key Information and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with additional night allowance
• 4 on / 4 off pattern offering a great work/life balance
• Supportive working environment with DHL and customer collaboration
• Long-term opportunity with a respected global logistics provider

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About Staffline

Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you. We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you. Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.