Line Manager

The Best Connection; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in Aberdeen is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a permanent role with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern. You will manage daily transport operations, ensure compliance, and lead a team of drivers to meet service levels. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in logistics and strong management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities within transport operations.

Benefits

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport or logistics operations at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge of compliance and transport office procedures.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead driver briefings and debriefings.
• Ensure transport legal, fleet, and H&S compliance.
• Manage driver performance, absence, and engagement.
• Oversee accident, breakdown, and issue resolution.

Skills

Transport or logistics experience at supervisory level

Strong transport office and compliance knowledge

Proven people management experience

Good IT skills

Good numerical skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Transport First Line Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off | 12-hour shifts

Start Time: 06:30

Hours: Avg. 48 per week (30-min breaks deducted)

Salary: approx. £12.75 per hour

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy transport operation in Aberdeen.

This role is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient running of transport operations during each duty shift, while managing and supporting a team of drivers to meet network KPIs and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations in line with SLAs and KPIs
• Lead driver briefings and debriefings (including agency/subcontractors)
• Ensure transport legal, fleet, and H&S compliance
• Manage driver performance, absence, and engagement
• Oversee accident, breakdown, and issue resolution
• Use TMS systems to allocate and monitor work
• Support cost control and operational improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Transport or logistics experience at supervisory level
• Strong transport office and compliance knowledge
• Proven people management experience
• Good IT, numerical, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

• Permanent role on a 4 on / 4 off rota
• Competitive salary
• Career development within transport operations

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.