Transport Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Kegworth; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

8% employer pension contribution + 4%自

GP consultations 24/7

Retail discounts

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead our transport operation in East Midlands Derby area. You will oversee daily deliveries, regulatory compliance, and a team of drivers, planners and managers to ensure service excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an International CPC Qualification (essential).
• Proven experience as Transport Manager or Transport Operations Management.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safe, legal, and on-time deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation including Driver Hours and Operator Licence requirements.
• Motivate and develop a team of drivers, managers and transport planners.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

International CPC Qualification

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate: £48,000

Grade: RCS K

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Working Monday to Friday, general office hours but flexibility required

Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby

We are looking for an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead our transport operation, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of services to our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

what You'll Do

• Lead and manage the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, legally, and on time
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and Operator Licence requirements
• Manage, motivate, and develop a team of drivers, managers and transport planners
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as service levels, vehicle utilisation, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency
• Conduct investigations relating to accidents, incidents, and compliance breaches, implementing corrective actions where required
• Oversee fleet management activities, including maintenance scheduling, vehicle availability, and defect reporting processes
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure service excellence
• Drive a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement across the transport operation
• Manage transport budgets and identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service standards

what You'll Bring

• Hold an International CPC Qualification (essential)
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or Transport Operations Management role
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements
• Proven leadership experience within a transport, logistics, or distribution environment
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse operational data and implement improvements
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service focus
• Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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.

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