Transport Manager

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

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to establish and lead a new transport operation in Nottingham. The role focuses on building a high-performing team, shaping processes, and delivering exceptional service while maintaining a safe, compliant transport function that supports customer expectations and business growth.

The successful candidate will manage transport KPIs, fleet utilisation, and drive improvements, promoting a positive culture and EOS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing diverse teams and cultures.
• Experience leading transport operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and establish a new transport operation in Nottingham.
• Review and drive transport KPIs, fleet utilisation, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of sharing best practices across the network.
• Ensure driver and fleet compliance with legal DHL standards.

Skills

Active leadership

Team leadership

Transport operations

Change management

Communication skills

Job description

Grade: K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday, Day shift
Location:Nottingham

Subject to a successful new business win, we are seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to play a key role in establishing and leading a new transport operation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape processes, build a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional service standards from the outset, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient transport function that supports both customer expectations and business growth.

We're looking for someone to;

• Be a 21st Century Manager leading and managing a Transport Team
• Manage and review Transport KPI's,to identify KPL's, Fleet Utilisation, PvA Hours and POA and support any improvements
• Foster an environment that promotes sharing of ideas and best practice to the benefit of the network
• Promote a positive transport/network culture, supporting EOS initiatives
• Be accountable for driver and fleet compliance in line with legal and DHL standards

We'd like you to have experience of

• Active Leadership
• Managing diverse teams and cultures
• Leading transport operations
• Managing change
• Excellent communication skills

Please note that this vacancy is subject to a successful new business award. Should the contract not be awarded, this role will no longer be required and all applications will be withdrawn from the recruitment process.

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