Transport First Line Manager

Surecall Recruitment; Northolt; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temp phase

Permanent contract opportunity

Career progression within retail/logis

Job summary

Surecall Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a leading supermarket logistics hub in Greenford. The role oversees transport and distribution, reports to the Transport Operations Manager, and ensures deliveries are safe, legal and on time.

You will lead a large team (150+), manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations and compliance with driver hours and vehicle safety. The role requires rotating shifts, weekends, and offers a clear path to permanent employment with a

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leader experience.
• Background in transport, multi-drop delivery, FMCG or high-volume logistics.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of driver hours, vehicle safety and transport compliance.
• IT skills, including Transport Management Systems (TMS) and spreadsheets.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Transport operations - Manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations and delivery windows.
• Safety and compliance - Ensure driver hours, tachographs, vehicle checks and transport legislation are followed.
• Team management - Lead briefings, manage attendance and absence, and motivate drivers and transport staff.
• Customer service - Resolve delivery issues quickly and maintain high service standards.
• Performance and KPIs - Monitor driver performance, fuel efficiency and vehicle damage.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics

People management

Driver coordination

Tools

TMS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Transport First Line Manager

Location - Greenford, West London (UB6)

Temp-to-Perm

Full-Time

£40,000 per yearJob details

Job details

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern 5 days out of 7, including some weekends

Shift Times

• 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Key requirements

Experience managing large teams of 150+ people in logistics or home delivery.

About the role

Lead transport and distribution operations at a premium supermarket logistics hub in Greenford. You will report to the Transport Operations Manager and ensure deliveries run safely, legally and on time.

Main responsibilities

• Transport operations - Manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations and delivery windows.
• Safety and compliance - Ensure driver hours, tachographs, vehicle checks and transport legislation are followed.
• Team management - Lead briefings, manage attendance and absence, and motivate drivers and transport staff.
• Customer service - Resolve delivery issues quickly and maintain high service standards.
• Performance and KPIs - Monitor driver performance, fuel efficiency and vehicle damage.

What you need

• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leader experience.
• Background in transport, multi-drop delivery, FMCG or high-volume logistics.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of driver hours, vehicle safety and transport compliance.
• IT skills, including Transport Management Systems (TMS) and spreadsheets.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends.

Benefits

• £40,000 annual salary.
• Weekly pay during the temporary phase.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
• Career progression within a leading retail supply chain.