First Line Manager - Nights 4 on 4 off

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

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a First Line Manager for night operations in Coleford. You will manage logistics during the night shift, ensuring delivery compliance and improving performance. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of transport compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and a 4 on / 4 off working pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Night allowance

Supportive working environment

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a logistics leadership role.
• Knowledge of legal driving requirements.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage night shift operations to ensure smooth delivery.
• Oversee vehicle bookings and driver responsibility.
• Communicate with customers to meet KPIs.
• Analyse performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

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.

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.

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