Transport Shift Manager

DHL; Livingston; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL, a leader in supply chain management, is seeking a Transport Shift Manager for their Livingston location. In this critical role, you will oversee daily transport operations, ensuring safety, legal compliance, and efficient service. Join a team where your leadership will directly shape logistics success and contribute to a collaborative workplace focused on diverse skills and experiences.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a management role.
• Previous experience within a transport environment.
• Previous experience within legal compliance for transport.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of all aspects of the shift operation ensuring efficient service.
• Ensure colleagues are managed effectively to achieve operational performance standards.
• Manage Driver performance through Telematics.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Job description

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Pay Rate: £38,000
Grade: RCS M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Tuesday to Saturday working 6am-2pm (must be flexible to cover where needed)
Location: EH54 8AS - Livingston

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 Shift Manager to take the helm of our daily transport operations!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Accountable for the delivery of all aspects of the shift operation ensuring the delivery of efficient & customer focussed service
• Ensure colleagues are managed effectively to achieve all required standards of operational performance
• Managing transport resources to ensure safe & legal operations, enforce walk around inspections, load security and gatehouse checks
• Conduct effective shift briefs and performance dialogues
• Supporting the achievement of all operational & financial KPI's
• Manage Driver performance/behaviours through Telematics to identify any major discrepancies and manage through the appropriate processes

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Must have previous experience within a management role
• Must have previous experience within a transport environment
• Previous experience within legal compliance for transport
• Strong communications skills

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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