Transport First Line Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tees Valley is looking for a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations. Responsibilities include supervising productivity, ensuring driver compliance, and leading a team effectively. Candidates should have people management experience in logistics, excellent communication skills, and be computer literate. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Must have people management experience in a transport/logistics environment.
• Great communicator with the ability to build rapport.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office experience.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of working hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate productivity for the transport operations.
• Ensure driver compliance and communication across departments.
• Manage front desk and liaise with drivers and customers.
• Lead transport activities and training for direct reports.

Skills

People management experience

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Working Time Directive

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Pay Rate: £34, 855.59 Grade: RCS N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, predominantly Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm Location: Faverdale - DL3 0UR Think you know DHL? Think again! 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. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence.
• Ensure drivers are legal and compliant on a daily and weekly basis and ensure clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team.
• Manage the front desk, liaising with drivers and customers to deal with any queries, completing defect reports and arranging servicing of fleet.
• Lead the work activities of the drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development.

What You’ll Bring

• Must have people management experience in a transport/logistics environment.
• Great communicator with the ability to build a strong rapport with drivers and customers.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office. Experience of Tachomaster and Microlise is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.
• Good working knowledge of the Working Time Directive and driver’s hours.

Why Join Us?

• Free parking and on‑site canteen.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• We’re happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview.
• 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 are 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.

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