Transport First Line Manager - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations. The role involves leading a team, managing absences and holidays, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. Ideal candidates will have strong people and communication skills and some experience in transport operations. Attractive benefits include a discretionary bonus and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Free parking

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Previously managed a team with excellent people skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence.
• Ability to learn new functions and adapt quickly.
• Desirable experience working within an NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence and holiday requests efficiently.
• Lead and motivate drivers for performance management.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Achieve high operational standards in transport.
• Report H&S related matters.
• Conduct pre & post shift briefings.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft packages

Can do attitude

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

Overview

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 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.

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.

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