Transport First Line Manager

DHL Germany; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport FLM to oversee logistics operations in Greater Manchester. The role involves managing a large driver fleet, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to meet productivity goals. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support service including free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large driver fleet of up to 120 drivers.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate productivity, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Lead work activities of drivers and transport clerical team.
• Carry out HR management tasks such as staff reviews and appraisals.

Skills

People management

Communication

Logistics software

Job description

Pay Rate:

£34,473.29

Contract Type:

Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns:

4 on, 4 off working 7am-7pm

Location:

Greater Manchester, M26 2XH

About DHL

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Transport FLM to play a vital role in coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders, and tracking transportation vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, implement, and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct reports, ensuring all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while maintaining standards of excellence.
• Ensure drivers are legal and compliant daily and weekly, and facilitate clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team.
• Lead the work activities of drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training, and development.
• Carry out HR management tasks such as staff reviews, appraisals, absence management, and disciplinaries.

Candidate Requirements

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every criterion — we value talent and potential:

• People management experience within transport, ideally managing a large driver fleet of up to 120 drivers.
• Experience working within a transport office or supply chain environment.
• Proficiency with logistics software packages.
• Strong knowledge of the Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours regulations.
• Excellent communication skills across various stakeholders, including customers.

Why Choose Us?

Alongside competitive pay, you will enjoy a range of award-winning benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym).
• Affordable loans and an enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counselling and more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Join Us

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work together to deliver across industries like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, enabling our customers to serve their own clients effectively.