Transport Shift Manager

DHL; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to coordinate daily logistics in London. This role requires strong knowledge of supply chain management and warehouse procedures. You will manage shipping operations, track orders, and oversee staff training while ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Free Parking

Free 24/7 GP Service

Discounts on Retail and Gym

Affordable Loans

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Support Service

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Manager in logistics.
• Knowledge of supply chain practices.
• Experience in volume order preparation and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping requirements for distribution routes.
• Track and trace shipping orders using in-house software.
• Monitor recruitment and staff training.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Logistics Knowledge

Education

Supply Chain Management Qualification

Tools

Logistics Software

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday - late shift 12noon - 10pm
Location: London - EN3 4NQ

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist Operational Management by managing and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date performance reports for your designated shift
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames while always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that all legislation and records are maintained and kept at optimum level
• To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in-line with company policies

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous and practical experience as a Transport Manager within a logistics environment - Essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received

WHY CHOOSE US?

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

• On-site benefits: site offers free parking
• 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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