Transport Team Lead – Drive Daily Logistics Excellence

DHL Supply Chain; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations. The role involves supervising drivers, ensuring compliance, and managing communications within the team. Candidates must have a strong background in people management within the transport or logistics sector. This position offers a competitive pay rate and includes several perks such as flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Must have people management experience in a transport/logistics environment.
• Great communicator with the ability to build a strong rapport with drivers and customers.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office. Tachomaster and Microlise experience is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of working time directive and driver's hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate productivity while maintaining standards.
• Ensure drivers are legal and compliant daily.
• Manage front desk and liaise with drivers and customers.
• Lead work activities of drivers and clerical team.

Skills

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to oversee daily transport operations. The role involves supervising drivers, ensuring compliance, and managing communications within the team. Candidates must have a strong background in people management within the transport or logistics sector. This position offers a competitive pay rate and includes several perks such as flexible working options and a generous pension scheme.