Transport Operations Manager

DHL Germany; Bradford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain business is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager in Bradford to coordinate and oversee daily logistics operations. This role involves managing transport safety standards and enhancing stakeholder communication while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates are experienced in similar fast-paced environments and hold relevant transport management certification.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with access to free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role within a fast-moving environment.
• Strong knowledge of Transport Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Transport Operation and managing the contract.
• Monitoring Health and Safety processes for site and driver teams.
• Acting as the point of escalation for operational issues.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

International Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tachomaster

Microlise

Key2

Job description

Pay Rate: £39, 000 - £41, 500 (dependent on experience)
Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 predominantly Monday - Friday, rotational 06:30 - 14:30 and 13:30 - 21:30
Location: Bradford, BD5 8LZ

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily transportation and logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of compliance and health and safety procedures.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Overseeing the Transport Operation, managing the contract and liaising with the customer and warehouse team
• Managing and monitoring Health and Safety processes for both site and driver teams
• Being the point of escalation for operational issues including management and resolution within transport
• Ensure all safety records, compliance and regulations are up to date and in line with company policies and legislation, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous and demonstrative experience in a similar management role in a fast moving environment
• Must hold an International Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Good IT literacy using Microsoft Office and ideally experience using Tachomaster, Microlise and Key2
• Analytical and methodical, with the ability to collate and manipulate data
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - both written and verbal communication
• Strong working knowledge of Transport Regulations, Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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