Transport Shift Manager

DHL; Ryton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in Coventry. The role involves managing a team within the Control Room to ensure excellent service to both internal and external customers. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and excellent computer literacy skills. This is a full-time permanent position with a strong focus on career development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience gained working in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of Control Room procedures and Driver Working Time Directives.
• Excellent computer literacy skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• CPC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Control Room management team to provide excellent service.
• Ensure driver compliance processes are followed.
• Monitor and improve performance and health and safety standards.
• Support night shift team during peak times.
• Deliver Despatcher training.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Control Room procedures knowledge

Excellent computer literacy

Effective team communication

CPC certification

Job description

Position:Transport Shift Manager
Contract Type:Permanent/Full-time
Location:Baginton, Coventry
Hours: Monday - Friday 0900-1830

About the role:

A five shift, key Manager role within the National Hub Control Room and Linehaul Driver Group team, reporting directly to the Control Room Manager. The successful candidate must have the ability to work and manage their own time and have the flexibility to cover afternoon, day and night shifts as required.

• Work as part of the Control Room management team in order provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure driver compliance processes and procedures are in place and adhered to at all times.
• Work with the Lead Shunter in order to monitor and improve individual levels of performance and improve health and safety standards.
• Provide support to nightshift Control Room team and Regional Linehaul managers during peak times and holiday periods
• Review, develop and deliver Despatcher training.
• Undergo projects as designated by the Control Room Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience gained working in a similar role
• Working Knowledge of Control Room procedures and Driver Working Time Directives
• Excellent computer literacy skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, being able to confidently communicate with stakeholders at all levels, in writing and verbally
• CPC certification

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path atDHL eCommerce UK

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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