First line Manager- Transport

DHL Supply Chain; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supply chain company as an Experienced Transport First Line Manager. You will supervise a team, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and optimize logistics operations. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop 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 company policies.
• Monitor daily transport operations to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Logistics

Education

International Operator's License

Job description

Pay Rate: £34,855 pa

Grade: N

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shift patterns: Rotational - will include weekend working. To be discussed further at interview.

Location: Newport - NP22 3AA

Elevate your career with us!

We're on the hunt for an Experienced Transport First Line Manager to lead the charge in transforming the Argos Home Delivery contract and delivering exceptional service every day!

What does the role entail?

• Supervise and motivate a team of drivers and logistics staff, providing coaching and conducting performance reviews to foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adherence to transport regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies, maintaining operational integrity and compliance.
• Monitor daily transport operations to optimize efficiency and address delivery issues in collaboration with customer service teams, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Analyze & reporting: Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement areas, preparing 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 tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

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

Why choose us?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

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

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Find out 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, and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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