Transport First Line Manager - Nights

DHL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations. You will lead a team of drivers, manage absences and holidays, and ensure compliance with corporate policies. The ideal candidate has people management skills, excellent communication abilities, and transport experience. Join us and help shape the future of logistics in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Free parking

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within NHS environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence and holiday requests.
• Lead and motivate the drivers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate requirements.
• Conduct pre & post shift briefings.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Excellent communication skills

Good understanding or ability to learn

Knowledge of Microsoft packages

Transport Experience

Job description

Pay Rate: £33,731.21

Grade: N

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift patterns: 4 ON 4 OFF 6pm - 6am

Location: North London - Morson Road - EN3 4NQ

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!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Absence management. Includes return to work completion on day of return, Bradford Points recording in Cleric and administration of the absence policy including formal actions within 36 hours.
• Holidays management: Approve/rejection of holiday requests within 24 hours. Record and control holiday request in Cleric
• To ensure through the team that all aspects of the business operate within defined corporate and legislative requirements and implemented are maintained
• To lead and motivate the drivers to achieve their fullest potential, driver performance management
• To achieve high standards across the defined accountabilities of the Transport Operation.
• Ensure the highest standards and timely reporting of H&S related matters
• Pre & post shift briefings

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Excellent people skills - previously managed a team
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Good understanding or ability to learn new functions, Can do attitude
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel etc.
• Working within NHS environment desirable
• Transport Experience

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking
• 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 the DHL Careers page 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 3rd November. 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.