Transport First Line Manager

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment; Northolt; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary phase

Permanent contract opportunity

Career progression within leading rail

Job summary

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a Greenford-based supermarket logistics hub. You will lead transport operations, manage a large team and ensure safety, compliance and timely deliveries.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours, with rotating shifts across early to late patterns, and a temp-to-perm path offering progression and a permanent contract on success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Background in transport, multi-drop delivery, FMCG or high-volume logistics.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.

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

People management

Logistics supervision

Team leadership

Problem solving

Driver hours knowledge

IT skills

Tools

TMS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Transport First Line Manager

• Location - Greenford, West London (UB6)
• Temp-to-Perm
• Full-Time
• £40,000 per year

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.