Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

Pertemps Sheffield; Darrington; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee drivers and ensure safe operations at their Ferrybridge location. The ideal candidate will lead a team, monitor compliance, and manage operational costs. This role offers a salary of £35,362 with a fixed term of 3 months, potentially extending into a permanent position.

Benefits

Night allowance

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading drivers in a transport environment.
• Excellent understanding of transport compliance and safety.
• Ability to manage costs and initiate change.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support drivers to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with transport safety and regulations.
• Monitor costs and manage operational performance.

Skills

People management skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Overview

Transport First Line Manager (FLM) – Location: Ferrybridge. Salary: £35,362. Hours: 18:00 - 06:00 (4 on 4 off). This is a fixed term contract for 3 months with the potential to be extended or become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support drivers, promoting engagement and positive culture.
• Ensure safe, legal, and efficient execution of transport operations in line with network SLAs/KPIs.
• Review and amend daily transport plans where appropriate.
• Manage short-term driver absence, relocation of work, and daily issue resolution.
• Carry out effective daily briefings/debriefings with DHL, agency, and sub-contractor drivers.
• Ensure driver and fleet compliance with DHL Asset Management Centre of Excellence standards.
• Oversee pre-shift checks, yard checks, defect processes, and OPS compliance.
• Manage accident and breakdown processes in line with DHL SOPs.
• Support driver training, inductions, and qualifications.
• Act as main point of contact for drivers during shifts.
• Deputise for the Transport Manager in daily plan/do/review calls when required.
• Conduct quarterly 1-2-1s with direct reports in line with OMS guidelines.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and sharing best practice across the network.
• Monitor driver performance and address discrepancies against transport plans.
• Manage subcontractor briefing/debriefing where required.

Finance & Projects

• Support change programmes and new initiatives.
• Monitor operational costs, fuel performance, and accident trends.
• Support wider transport and network projects.

People Management

• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with company policy.
• Promote a positive culture, supporting employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrate DHL Leadership Attributes.
• Recruit, select, and liaise with driver agencies for ad-hoc/peak support.

What We're Looking For

• Strong people management skills with proven experience leading drivers.
• Excellent understanding of transport compliance, safety, and operations.
• Ability to manage costs, projects, and change initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Apply today and be part of a global logistics leader.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary based on PAYE including night allowance.
• On top of the Hourly rate, you will accrue Holiday pay (based on ~2 days per month on a 40-hour week). Holidays are not paid in advance to inflate the rate.
• You are enrolled into an optional Pension scheme that can be opted out; SSP is paid if any sickness after a certain period of working time.
• Please call the driving team at Pertemps Sheffield for details.