Transport First Line Manager

The Best Connection Group; Coleford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking a Transport First Line Manager in Coleford to lead daily transport operations across the network. You will drive performance, coordinate plans, and ensure smooth execution of shifts and driver management.

Qualifications emphasize supervisory experience, logistics know-how, and a proactive approach to training and compliance. This permanent full-time role requires robust leadership in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics operations.
• Proven supervisory track record.
• Knowledge of driver management and route planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and amend daily transport plans.
• Manage daily operations issues with transport and local warehouse.
• Oversee driver absence and shift reallocation.
• Lead driver briefings and ensure compliance during shifts.
• Provide driver induction, training, and qualification updates.
• Occasionally deputise for Transport Manager on daily plan calls.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Supervisory experience

Coaching and mentoring

Problem solving

Health and safety

Job description

Pay Rate:£34,000 plus £1750 per year shift premium (£17.08per hour)

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 4 On 4 Off - 6pm - 6am

Location: Coleford,

We're are 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

• Review and amend where appropriate daily plans


• Daily operations issue management and resolution for transport and with local warehouse


• Management of short term driver absence and relocation of work


• Responsible for full and effective daily brief/debrief for drivers


• Responsible for driver and fleet legal compliance during shift


• Ensuring all drivers are appropriately trained and familarised with both operations and equipment


• (only where there is no regional site compliance teams)


• Ensuring and sampling pre-shift checks (yard checks) and the defect process


• Ensuring fleet management (OPS) processes are adhered to


• Accident and breakdown management via DHstandard operating procedures


• Ownership and accountability for driver induction, training and qualification are up to date for drivers reports


• From time to time you may be requested to deputise for the Transport Manager on daily plan/do/review calls


• To schedule, prepare and conduct quarterly 1-2-1's with all direct reports in line with OMS guidelines


• Interrogation, allocation and assignment of work via TMS, ensuring system compliance


• Manage Driver performance to identify any major discrepanies in accordance with the Daily Transport Plan


• Manage operational costs and identification of cost performance trends - i.e. fuel performance/accidents etc


• Manage disciplinary and grievance in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Logistic Industry and supervisory level - Preferred


• Transport legal compliance experience - Preferred


• Conflict Management /Performance Appraisal/Disciplinary & Grievance Training - Preferred


• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship


• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills


• Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed