Transport First Line Manager

DHL; Andover; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

Job summary

DHL Andover is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to customers.

You will develop transport strategies, uphold safety and compliance, and coach a small team to deliver excellence, with opportunities to influence performance metrics.

This permanent, full-time role offers competitive pay, parking, pension, and a bonus program in a collaborative logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship.
• Previous managed a small team within transport/logistics.
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to customers.
• Develop and implement transport strategies that enhance efficiency.
• Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment where every colleague can do their best.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organisational skills

Team management

Job description

Transport First Line Manager Pay Rate: £32,000 - £37,000 Grade: N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday - Friday - Day shifts - flexibility required, including occasional Saturday AM shifts

Location: Andover SP11 8EZ

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

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

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

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
• Analyse & Improve: Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Your analytical skills will help us deliver excellence every day!

What You’ll Bring

• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship
• Previous managed a small team within transport/logistics
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed

Why Join Us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/8 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

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 interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2nd 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.