Transport First Line Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Darlaston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave (buy/sell)

Discretionary bonus

Pension: 8% employer contribution + 4%

GP 24/7 confidential

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage/ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is launching a brand-new transport operation in Wednesbury. We are seeking a proactive Transport First Line Manager to lead a start-up team, ensuring safe, compliant and high-performing delivery operations, while building a positive, engaging workplace culture.

You will manage day-to-day activities, coach staff, and drive performance improvements in a fast-paced logistics environment. This role offers a clear path to development within a growing DHL operation.

Qualifications

• Experience at First Line Manager, Team Leader or Supervisor level in transport.
• Strong understanding of driving rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Transport team to deliver a safe, engaged and high-performing operation.
• Ensure transport activities are completed safely, legally and in line with SLA and KPI.
• Manage day-to-day transport operations, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Act as the first point of contact for driver and colleague queries, supporting attendance, performance and wellbeing.
• Drive colleague engagement through EOS action plans and driver forums.
• Maintain compliance across transport systems and safety standards.
• Deliver team performance reviews and development planning.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to promote a unified, high-performance culture.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Communication

Tachomaster

Microlise

Compliance

People development

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Position: Transport First Line Manager Location: Wednesbury (WS10) Grade: RCS. N Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Launch something new with DHL. We're seeking a proactive Transport First Line Manager to help build and lead a brand-new operation in Wednesbury. If you're passionate about people, performance, and delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced transport environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact from day one. WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead, coach and develop the Transport team to deliver a safe, engaged and high-performing operation
• Ensure transport activities are completed safely, legally and in line with SLA, KPI and compliance requirements
• Manage day-to-day transport operations, resolving issues quickly and effectively
• Act as the first point of contact for driver and colleague queries, supporting absence, performance, investigations and wellbeing
• Drive colleague engagement through EOS action plans, regular communication and driver forums
• Maintain compliance across all transport systems (Microlise and Tachomaster), processes, Health & Safety and OMS standards
• Deliver team member performance reviews (1-2-1's), development and/or succession planning, providing coaching as appropriate
• Work closely with the wider management team to deliver operational excellence and a strong "one team" culture

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous Transport management experience at First Line Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor level, is essential
• Previous Transport planning experience would be desirable
• CPC holder would be desirable, but not essential
• Strong understanding of driving rules and regulations
• Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
• Exposure to Tachomaster and Microlise systems
• Proven interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills
• Able to challenge in the right way and influence decisions

WHY JOIN US?

• Free on-site parking
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 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. 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 the 19th October, 2026. Please note: Interviews will be conducted a DHL's site in Fradley Park. 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. #UKIDSCTM