Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

Pertemps; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport First Line Manager in Ferrybridge. The role involves leading drivers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing daily transport operations. Candidates should possess strong people management skills and experience in transport compliance. This is a fixed-term contract for 3 months with potential for extension. Salary is £35,362 with night allowance and additional benefits.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Optional pension scheme

Night allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading drivers.
• Excellent understanding of transport safety and operations.
• Confident decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drivers to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety standards.
• Conduct performance monitoring and address any discrepancies.

Skills

People management skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

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.

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of DHL for a Transport First Line Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transport professional who can lead, motivate, and manage drivers while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Key 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.

Salary based on PAYE including night allowance. On top of the Hourly rate, you will accrue Holiday pay, which on average is based on 2 days a month on a 40hr week, Holidays are NOT paid in advance to make the rate look higher. 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.

For more information, please contact the driving team at Pertemps Sheffield on 01142425653 Monday to Friday Between 08:00-17:00.