Transport First Line Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Operations Manager in Bury. You will oversee daily transport operations and manage a large driver fleet, implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and ensure safety. The ideal candidate has strong people management and communication skills, alongside practical knowledge of logistics software. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits, including a pension scheme and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Financial advice services

Qualifications

• Experience managing a driver fleet of up to 120 drivers.
• Practical knowledge of logistics software.
• Excellent understanding of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations for timely deliveries.
• Develop and implement transport strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

People management experience

Transport office experience

Logistics software knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £34,473 plus a nights premium of 10% between 6pm-10pm + 20% between 10pm-6am. Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time). Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off - 6pm-6am. Location: Bury - Manchester.

What you’ll do

• Take the Lead: Oversee our daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to our customers
• Innovate & Optimise: Develop and implement transport strategies that enhance efficiency and drive success. Your ideas will help us stay ahead of the curve!
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Team Builder: Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment where every colleague can do their best
• Analyse & Improve: Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Your analytical skills will help us deliver excellence every day!

What you’ll bring

• Must have people management experience within transport - ideally managing a large driver fleet of up to 120 drivers
• Must have experience working within a transport office / supply chain environment
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours
• Strong communication skills - across various stakeholders, including customers

Why join us?

• 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.

Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution. Other benefits include free confidential 24/7 GP consultations and a range of discounts and financial services.