Transport First Line Manager

Loom Talent; Southall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Learning and Development Opportunities

Benefits platform

Job summary

Loom Talent is recruiting a hands-on Transport First Line Manager for a busy operation in Southall. You will lead and develop a team of 30+ drivers and admin staff, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery operations.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, KPI management, and adherence to transport regulations. A competitive salary is offered: £38,000-£40,200 per annum, plus a pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and a learning and development benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in transport/logistics
• Experience managing a team of 30+ colleagues
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations and working time rules
• Experience monitoring KPIs and operational performance
• Ability to plan resources and manage attendance/performance/discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations ensuring high service, safety and compliance.
• Manage and support a team of 30+ drivers and admin staff.
• Oversee dispatch, route performance, fleet availability and recovery.
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive actions to maintain service levels.
• Manage attendance, absence, performance and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, working time, vehicle and transport regulations.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure effective communication.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations; drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team management

KPI management

Workforce planning

Transport compliance

Regulations knowledge

Decision making

Job description

Role: Transport First Line Manager x2

Salary: £38,000 - £40,200 per annum

Location: Southall

Shift on offer: (Flexibility: 2 hour windows to start and finish times is required at times)

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We are currently recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy logistics operation near Southall.

This is a hands-on transport FLM role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the operation, while leading and developing a team of drivers and support colleagues.

Duties of a Transport First Line Manager:

• Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring high levels of service, safety and compliance.
• Manage and support a team of 30+ drivers and administration colleagues.
• Oversee dispatch, route performance, fleet availability and operational recovery.
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to maintain service levels.
• Manage attendance, absence, performance and conduct, including formal disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with driver licensing, working time, vehicle and transport regulations.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure effective communication across the operation.
• Identify operational risks and take appropriate action.
• Drive continuous improvement across service, efficiency and colleague engagement.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

About you

• Previous supervisory experience within a transport, logistics, distribution or home delivery environment.
• Open to experienced Warehouse Supervisors or similar-level candidates with strong management skills and experience supporting dispatch operations.
• Experience managing a team of 30+ colleagues.
• Experience with absence, performance and disciplinary processes.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and working time regulations.
• Experience managing KPIs and operational performance.
• Strong workforce planning and organisational skills.
• The confidence to make decisions in a busy operational environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a strong focus on service and continuous improvement.

The Package

• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
• Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Scheme
• Benefits platform
• Learning and Development Opportunites

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Team Manager or First Line Manager looking to take the next step in a large-scale, busy logistics operation.