Transport First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead the transport operations team. You will be responsible for ensuring efficiency and safety in the transport process, managing drivers, and driving performance while adhering to legal and operational guidelines. If you have experience in logistics management and a passion for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to shape the future of logistics.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

Paid annual leave with options to buy additional days

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a supervisor/manager within the Logistics Industry.
• Transport legal compliance.
• H&S compliance, ensuring and promoting the best H&S Standards.
• Accident / Investigation experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Supervisory skills - managing individual performance / absenteeism / conflict and development.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drivers and the wider Transport Team.
• Ensure safe execution of transport operations during shifts.
• Conduct monthly 1-2-1's with direct reports.
• Manage driver absence and disciplinary issues.
• Conduct safety conversations and ensure reporting.

Skills

Experience of working as a supervisor/manager within the Logistics Industry

Transport legal compliance

H&S compliance

Accident / Investigation experience

Good communication skills

Supervisory skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft applications

Job description

Pay Rate: Competitive
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Fixed term(12 months)
Shift patterns: Days, 3 week rotating rota, average of 38 hours.
Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey

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 (Secondment) to play a key role in our 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

• To be a 21st Century Manager leading and managing drivers and the wider Transport Team
• Responsible for the safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations during a duty shift to customer SLA's/KPI's
• To schedule, prepare and conduct monthly 1-2-1's with all direct reports in line with OMS guidelines & allocated objectives
• Management of short & long term driver absence and disciplinaries in line with policy, ensuring all colleagues comply with the DHL Code of conduct
• Carry out a minimum of 5 safety conversations per week while ensuring near miss & hazard reporting is being carried out
• Promote positive culture, supporting EOS initiatives including nominations for recognizing excellence

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience of working as a supervisor/manager within the Logistics Industry
• Transport legal compliance
• H&S compliance, ensuring and promoting the best H&S Standards
• Accident / Investigation experience
• Good communication skills
• Supervisory skills - managing individual performance / absenteeism / conflict and development
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Paid days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• 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
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• 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.

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