Transport Team Lead - Large-Scale Logistics, Flexible Shifts

Sure Call Recruitment; Northolt; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temp phase

Permanent contract opportunity

Career progression

Job summary

Sure Call Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a premium supermarket logistics hub in Greenford, West London. You will lead transport and distribution operations, reporting to the Transport Operations Manager to ensure deliveries are safe, legal, and on time.

The role requires 2+ years of supervising large teams in high-volume logistics, with strong people-management and knowledge of driver hours and transport compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or team-leading experience in logistics or delivery operations.
• Experience managing large teams (150+ people) in high-volume logistics environments.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport operations: manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations, and delivery windows.
• Safety and compliance: ensure driver hours, tachographs, vehicle checks and transport legislation are followed.
• Team management: lead briefings, monitor attendance, and motivate staff.
• Customer service: resolve delivery issues quickly and maintain high service standards.
• Performance and KPIs: monitor driver performance, fuel efficiency and vehicle damage.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Logistics experience

Tools

TMS

Spreadsheets

Job description

Sure Call Recruitment is seeking a Transport First Line Manager for a premium supermarket logistics hub in Greenford, West London. You will lead transport and distribution operations, reporting to the Transport Operations Manager to ensure deliveries are safe, legal, and on time.

The role requires 2+ years of supervising large teams in high-volume logistics, with strong people-management and knowledge of driver hours and transport compliance.