Transport First Line Manager

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Belfast is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee operations and lead a dynamic team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with transport regulations, managing daily operations, and supporting the training and development of drivers. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in logistics and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and generous benefits including free parking and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Paid annual leave with options to buy extra days

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor/manager within the logistics industry.
• Knowledge of transport legal compliance and H&S standards.
• Good communication and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drivers and the Transport Team.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of transport operations.
• Conduct monthly 1-2-1's with direct reports.

Skills

Logistics management

Transport legal compliance

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Microsoft applications knowledge

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 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
• Learn more about careers at DHL Supply Chain on the DHL Careers site

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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