Transport Operations Lead | First-Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working discussion atInterv

Employer pension scheme with 8% and 4%

GP consultations 24/7

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead daily transport activities and drive operational excellence. You will manage a high‑performing team, ensure compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement across the transport and warehouse functions.

Ideal candidates will have proven people management experience in transport, familiarity with transport office operations, and strong MS Office skills. A CPC Level 3 qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience within a transport environment.
• Previous experience working within a transport office or wider supply chain operation.
• Strong understanding of working within a unionised environment and building positive working relationships.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications; Tachomaster is desirable.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to embrace change and support new processes.
• International CPC Level 3 qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate productivity and ensure deadlines are met safely.
• Ensure drivers are legal and compliant daily and communicate across transport/warehouse functions.
• Lead the work activities of drivers and transport clerical team with effective leadership.
• Carry out HR tasks such as staff reviews, absence management and disciplinaries.

Skills

People management

Transport office

Unionised environment

MS Office

Tachomaster

Adaptability

Change management

Team leadership

Education

International CPC Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Tachomaster

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to lead daily transport activities and drive operational excellence. You will manage a high‑performing team, ensure compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement across the transport and warehouse functions.

Ideal candidates will have proven people management experience in transport, familiarity with transport office operations, and strong MS Office skills. A CPC Level 3 qualification is advantageous.