Transport Shift Manager

DHL Germany; Ryton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Shift Manager based in Coventry, UK. The successful candidate will ensure compliance and performance standards while managing a control room team. Key skills include communication, team collaboration, and knowledge of transport procedures. This full-time role offers career development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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 work effectively as part of a team and communicate confidently with stakeholders.
• CPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Control Room management team.
• Ensure driver compliance processes are adhered to at all times.
• Monitor and improve performance and health and safety standards.
• Provide support during peak times and holiday periods.
• Deliver Despatcher training.
• Undergo projects as designated by the Control Room Manager.

Job description

Overview

Position: Transport Shift Manager | Contract Type: Permanent / Full-time | Location: Baginton, Coventry

Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00–18:30

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Control Room management team in order to 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 to monitor and improve individual levels of performance and 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.

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
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, with the ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, in writing and verbally
• CPC certification

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 at DHL 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.