Transport Operations Lead – Large Team (FMCG Logistics)

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment; Northolt; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary phase

Permanent contract opportunity

Career progression within leading rail

Job summary

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a Greenford-based supermarket logistics hub. You will lead transport operations, manage a large team and ensure safety, compliance and timely deliveries.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours, with rotating shifts across early to late patterns, and a temp-to-perm path offering progression and a permanent contract on success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Background in transport, multi-drop delivery, FMCG or high-volume logistics.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport operations - Manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations and delivery windows.
• Safety and compliance - Ensure driver hours, tachographs, vehicle checks and transport legislation are followed.
• Team management - Lead briefings, manage attendance and absence, and motivate drivers and transport staff.
• Customer service - Resolve delivery issues quickly and maintain high service standards.
• Performance and KPIs - Monitor driver performance, fuel efficiency and vehicle damage.

Skills

People management

Logistics supervision

Team leadership

Problem solving

Driver hours knowledge

IT skills

Tools

TMS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Sure Call Recruitment & AFE Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a Greenford-based supermarket logistics hub. You will lead transport operations, manage a large team and ensure safety, compliance and timely deliveries.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours, with rotating shifts across early to late patterns, and a temp-to-perm path offering progression and a permanent contract on success.