Transport First Line Manager (Nights)

Pertemps; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics firm is seeking an experienced Transport First Line Manager to oversee operations at their Ferrybridge location. This role involves leading and managing drivers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills and a solid understanding of transport operations. This fixed-term contract offers competitive pay and opportunities for extension.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Optional pension scheme

Night allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing drivers and transport operations.
• Excellent understanding of transport safety and legal compliance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage drivers to ensure efficient transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal transport standards.
• Monitor driver performance and manage operational costs.

Skills

People management

Transport compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

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.

Pertemps is 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.

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 40 hr 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, and SSP is paid if any sickness after a certain period of working time.

PLEASE call the driving team at Pertemps Sheffield on 01142425653 Monday to Friday Between 08:00-17:00.