Transport First Line Manager

Pay Rate: £35,901.26
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, predominantly days, with occasional shift flexibility required to support the operation.
Location: Faverdale, DL3 0UR

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Leading and supporting drivers to deliver safe, legal, and efficient transport operations during your shift
• Managing daily transport plans and responding to operational challenges as they arise
• Conducting driver briefings, debriefings, and regular one-to-one performance conversations
• Monitoring driver and fleet compliance, including vehicle checks, defects, and legal requirements
• Working closely with transport, warehouse, and network teams to achieve service and KPI targets

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Have a sound understanding of transport operations, including Drivers' Hours, Working Time Regulations, and transport compliance
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities across multiple contracts
• Are comfortable making decisions independently and taking ownership of operational challenges
• Have experience leading, engaging, and managing large driver teams to deliver strong operational performance
• Take a modern, people-focused approach to leadership, balancing performance, wellbeing, and accountability

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 6th July . Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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