Transport First Line Manager

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

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Peterborough is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead transport operations. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing drivers, and resolving operational issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in fleet management and strong supervisory skills, contributing to a dynamic team environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Discounts including retail and gym

Free 24/7 GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Generous enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fleet function and managing a team of drivers is essential.
• Supervisory skills for managing performance and conflict.
• Hands-on approach to tackle challenges head-on.

Responsibilities

• Ensure driver and fleet legal compliance during shifts.
• Manage driver performance and daily transport operations.
• Handle operational issue management during duty shifts.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Transport First Line Manager
Location: Peterborough, PE2 6XE
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (06:00-14:00)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Rev up your career with DHL as a Transport First Line Manager! Join our Finished Vehicle Solutions team and lead the charge in delivering top-notch automotive logistics. If you're a dynamic leader ready to drive efficiency and have fun while doing it, we want you on our team! Let\'s hit the road together!

What you\'ll do

• Responsible for driver and fleet legal compliance during shift in accordance with DHL Asset Management Centre of Excellence standards
• Manage Driver performance to identify any major discrepancies in accordance with the Daily Transport Plan
• Safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations during a duty shift to network SLA\'s/KPI\'s
• Review and amend where appropriate daily transport and operational plans
• Daily operations issue management and resolution for transport and with local warehouse
• Management of short term driver absence and relocation of work
• Ensuring and sampling pre-shift checks (yard checks) and the defect process
• Being a point of contact and escalation, including for accident and breakdown management, whilst on shift

What you\'ll bring

• Previous experience working within a fleet function/Transport environment, managing a team of drivers is essential
• Supervisory skills - managing individual performance/absenteeism/conflict and development
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• A hands-on approach, ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges head-on
• Ability to execute site plans efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced automotive environment
• Excellent communications skills - Verbal and written

Why join us?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Affordable loans
• Generous enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family : https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

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.

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