Transport General Manager - High-Impact Logistics Leader

Deutsche Post; Worksop; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or Car Allowance

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

Job summary

Deutsche Post’s DHL Supply Chain division seeks a Transport General Manager to lead a large-scale transport operation from Worksop. You will drive service delivery, safety, compliance and operational excellence across a 24/7 environment, with emphasis on fleet management and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires an International Transport Manager CPC, proven leadership of large teams, and commercial awareness to balance customer expectations with operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid International Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• Significant experience managing large-scale transport operations including fleet management and driver populations.
• Commercially minded with understanding of how operational decisions impact service, productivity and financial performance.
• Thrive in fast-moving logistics environments balancing customer expectations with priorities.
• Natural motivator who can engage and develop teams and foster an inclusive culture.
• Experience working collaboratively with customers, operations and support functions.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and sustainable performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a large-scale transport function, ensuring safety, quality and targets are met in a 24/7 setting.
• Review KPIs, fleet utilisation, transport planning, service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide visible leadership to transport managers, planners, drivers and support teams with accountability and engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, transport legislation, health and safety standards and quality processes.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to align requirements and delivery.
• Drive financial performance through resource management, cost control and productivity improvements.
• Lead engagement, succession planning and talent development for a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

KPIs & performance

Safety & compliance

Operational excellence

Job description

Deutsche Post’s DHL Supply Chain division seeks a Transport General Manager to lead a large-scale transport operation from Worksop. You will drive service delivery, safety, compliance and operational excellence across a 24/7 environment, with emphasis on fleet management and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires an International Transport Manager CPC, proven leadership of large teams, and commercial awareness to balance customer expectations with operational priorities.