Transport First Line Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

33 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for our Peterborough operation. You will lead daily transport activities, plan routes, and oversee a team of drivers and transport staff.

Join a world-leading logistics company that values safety, performance, and stakeholder collaboration. This role is based in Peterborough with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Background working in a transport office, logistics or wider supply chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of Driver Hours legislation, Working Time Directive (WTD) and transport compliance.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective transport plans to meet customer, operational and network requirements.
• Lead, manage and motivate drivers and transport administration teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, one-to-ones and engagement activities.
• Ensure driver and fleet compliance, including Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintain strong communication with transport, warehouse and customer stakeholders.
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Logistics background

Driver Hours knowledge

Workload prioritisation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pay Rate: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 DOE Grade: N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Location: Peterborough, PE1 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective transport plans to meet customer, operational and network requirements.
• Lead, manage and motivate drivers and transport administration teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, one-to-ones and engagement activities.
• Ensure driver and fleet compliance, including Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Maintain strong communication with transport, warehouse and customer stakeholders.
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards and company procedures.

Essential Experience

• Background working in a transport office, logistics or wider supply chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of Driver Hours legislation, Working Time Directive (WTD) and transport compliance.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet management.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days (includes Bank Holidays)
• 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 2nd November 2026. 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.