Transport First Line Manager (PM Shift) - Wigan

Arrow XL Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Greater London is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to join their busy Transport team in Wigan. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role, a strong knowledge of Road Transport Regulations, and the ability to coach and develop others. Responsibilities include managing delivery teams, optimizing fleet utilization, and ensuring legal compliance. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

31 days annual leave entitlement

Life insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Leader/Supervisor in a transport operation.
• Possess a good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations.
• Ensure that O Licence requirements are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team of skilled service delivery crews.
• Ensure efficient fleet utilization and cost control.
• Take the lead for legal compliance and safety.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency within the Transport function.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Road Transport Regulations

Strong people skills

Ability to coach and develop

Operational excellence improvement

Education

National CPC

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Working hours : 14 : 00 - 22 : 00

40 hoursper week, on a 5 / 6 Rota

£16.56per hour plus10%shift allowance

In addition, you will also get these great benefits :

Annual Leave Entitlement 31 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service!

Holiday Buy SchemeBuy up to 5 additional days

Enhanced Pension Plan including ArrowXL company contributions

Life Insurance Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Long Service Awards Awarded for every 5 years service

Employee of the Month Incentives Local winners across the country plus an overall winner chosen by the CEO

Progression and Development Opportunities Investment into your career path via our award-winning Training Academy

Up to 25% Staff Discount at very.co.uk

Retail Discounts Huge discount savings across retailers and restaurants including Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nandos, TGI Fridays, Screwfix and many more!

Discounted Gym Membership Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, bootcamps and fitness studios

Cycle to Work Scheme In partnership with Evans Cycles, the Arrow XL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts

Job Introduction

ArrowXL is hiring!As the UKs leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, we continuously strive to make the world of delivery a better place. We aim to build a welcoming and friendly business that supports the local community.We store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items in pristine condition

the kind of items that typically need two attentive people to handle. Quite often these items need to be installed for our customers, which we also do!

The ArrowXL culture thrives onsix core values :

InnovativeISafeIRespectfulIExcellentI Responsible IOne Team

ArrowXL is now recruiting for aTransport First Line Managerjoin our busy Transport team inWigan.Leading a team of hardworking delivery drivers, you will hold responsibility for the smooth operation of our Transport Function, ensuring our customers receive the best quality service

always!

So, what are you waiting for?Apply now!

Please be aware thatallroles at ArrowXL are subject to a mandatory criminal record DBS check.

Main Responsibilities, reporting to the Transport Manager :

Leading and motivating your team of skilled service delivery crews and Team Leaders, coaching and developing those who need further support.

Efficient fleet utilisation, resource planning and cost control (whilst always ensuring the operation is both practical and compliant).

Taking the lead for legal compliance and safety.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within the Transport function and recommending and implementing changes where needed.

The resourcing, development and management of all colleagues within your team, ensuring our service delivery crews are fully trained in all areas (in particular driver CPC, service delivery standards and product installation).

Making prompt decisions that protect customer service and our delivery schedule, while remaining commercially focused.

Managing on-site resources (colleagues, vehicles and equipment) to ensure we have everything required in the right place at the right time not only to meet, but also flex, to our customers' changing needs.

The Ideal Candidate

With the number of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below :

At least 2 years experience as a Leader / Supervisorwithin a transport operation.

Possess a good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations andhold a national CPC.

Ensure that O Licence requirements are adhered to.

Full UK driving licence.

Demonstrable experience improving transport operations and introducing operational excellence.

Strong people skills

able to influence, coach and develop.

Able to work in an ever-changing environment with the additional pressure to deliver on time every day.