First Line Manager Transport

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Daventry seeks a Transport First Line Manager. You will oversee daily transport operations, ensuring timely deliveries and developing strategies for enhanced efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as prior people management experience. Join our team to be part of an inclusive workplace where everyone's contributions matter. Competitive benefits include a generous pension scheme and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in people management is essential.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Transport experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations ensuring timely deliveries.
• Develop and implement transport strategies for efficiency.
• Ensure workplace safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Job description

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Pay Rate: £31,480.00 (plus £3015.00 per year with the shift premium)
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Four On, Four Off, rotational shift pattern days and nights- 6am until 6pm and then 6pm until 6am
Location: DHL Wetherspoons, Daventry, NN11 8NF

We're now looking for a Transport First Line Manager to take the helm of our daily transport operations!

WHAT YOU'LL DO?

• Take the Lead: Oversee our daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to our customers
• Innovate & Optimise: Develop and implement transport strategies that enhance efficiency and drive success. Your ideas will help us stay ahead of the curve!
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Team Builder: Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment where every colleague can do their best

WHAT YOU'LL BRING?

• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Previous people management experience
• Previous Transport Experience is ideal but not essential

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE?

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE?

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that first stage interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place from Thursday 13th November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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