First Line Manager - Transport

DHL; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking an Experienced Transport First Line Manager in Basingstoke to lead a team, ensuring compliance with transport regulations and enhancing service delivery. The role involves supervising logistics staff, optimizing operations, and analyzing performance metrics. Join a global leader in Supply Chain management and enjoy competitive pay along with various benefits.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support service for you and your family

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• In-depth understanding of transport operations and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of drivers and logistics staff.
• Ensure adherence to transport regulations and health and safety standards.
• Monitor daily transport operations to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Logistics

Education

International Operator's License

Job description

Pay Rate: £34,855.59
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational - will include weekend working. To be discussed further at interview.
Location: Basingstoke - RG21 6XW

Elevate your career with us! We're seeking an Experienced Transport First Line Manager to lead the transformation of the Argos Home Delivery contract and deliver exceptional service daily.

What does the role entail?

1. Supervise and motivate a team of drivers and logistics staff, providing coaching and conducting performance reviews to foster a high-performance culture.
2. Ensure adherence to transport regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies, maintaining operational integrity and compliance.
3. Monitor daily transport operations to optimize efficiency and resolve delivery issues in collaboration with customer service teams, ensuring a positive customer experience.
4. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement areas, and prepare reports on operational performance and compliance for senior management.

What do we need from you?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every criterion — we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

1. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
2. In-depth understanding of transport operations, logistics processes, and compliance regulations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
3. Possession of an International Operator's License, demonstrating knowledge of international transport regulations and standards.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to address challenges proactively and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Why choose us?

Alongside competitive pay, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)
• Affordable loans and an enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counselling and more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare to deliver for our customers and their clients.