Transport Operations Manager

DHL Germany; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Liverpool is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to oversee transport operations and ensure compliance. This full-time role involves managing a team, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport management and strong leadership skills. The company offers generous benefits including pension contributions and lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate teams.
• Excellent knowledge of transport compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations.
• Manage and develop a team of transport professionals.
• Monitor KPIs and implement efficiency strategies.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Transport management experience

Leadership skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Education

CPC Qualification

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,000 - £43,000 DOE
Grade: RCS K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm
Location: Halewood, Liverpool

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Operations Manager to lead and optimise our transport function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service to our customers.

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Oversee day‑to‑day transport operations, ensuring compliance with all legal and safety requirements
• Manage and develop a team of transport professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the transport network

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management within a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements
• CPC Qualification - desirable

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• 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.

✅ BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 1st December 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.