Transport First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing communication within the team. The role requires strong people management skills, alongside the ability to problem-solve and organise efficiently. Employees benefit from a range of perks, including 33 days of annual leave and a generous pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Free parking

33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience in people management within a transport/logistics environment is essential.
• Strong communicator capable of building rapport with drivers and customers.
• Computer literacy with specific experience in Tachomaster and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily transport operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage the front desk, liaising with drivers and handling queries.
• Lead a team of drivers and clerical staff, providing training and motivation.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Tools

Tachomaster

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Grade: RCS N

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/Secondment - 12 months

Shift patterns: Monday - Friday Night Shift 8pm - 4am

Location: Normanton, WF6 1TF

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. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

what You'll Do

• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
• Ensure drivers are legal and compliant on a daily and weekly basis and ensure clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team
• To manage the front desk, liaising with drivers and customers to deal with any queries. Completing defect reports and arranging servicing of fleet.
• To lead the work activities of the drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development
  
  
  

what You'll Bring

• Must have people management experience in a transport/logistics environment
• Great communicator with the ability to build a strong rapport with drivers and customers
• Computer literate with experience of Tachomaster and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
  
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• Free 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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