Transport Manager

DHL; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultation

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans, savings schemes and*

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United Kingdom seeks a Transport Manager to lead daily transport operations in Daventry. You will oversee a dynamic team, develop strategies, and ensure timely deliveries while upholding safety and compliance.

Join a company offering a strong pension scheme and employee benefits, with opportunities to mentor staff and optimise performance across the transport network.

Qualifications

• Must hold an International CPC qualification.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to lead from the front and mentor the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
• Develop and implement transport strategies to enhance efficiency and drive success.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance in the workplace for all colleagues.
• Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment for peak performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

International CPC Qualification

Job description

Transport Manager Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Manager to take the helm of our daily transport operations!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

WHAT YOU'LL DO?

• Take the Lead: Oversee our daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to our customers
• Innovate & Optimise: Develop and implement transport strategies that enhance efficiency and drive success. Your ideas will help us stay ahead of the curve!
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Team Builder: Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment where every colleague can do their best
• Analyse & Improve: Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Your analytical skills will help us deliver excellence every day!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING?

• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship
• Hold an International CPC Qualification (essential)
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

WHO WE ARE?

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE?

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.