DHL Supply Chain
Transport First Line Manager
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Pay Rate: £37,027.52 per annum
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Friday, 12:00pm to 7:30pm | Saturday, 7:30am to 5:30pm
Location: Avonmouth, BS11 0YW
About DHL Supply Chain
DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, connecting customers, businesses, and communities every day. Behind every successful delivery is a team of dedicated professionals keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and effectively.
We're looking for a Transport First Line Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting our transport operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to develop their leadership skills while helping to drive operational excellence and exceptional service for our customers.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading people, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Transport First Line Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of our transport operation, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and compliance are achieved.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the daily transport operation to ensure efficient and timely deliveries.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team to consistently meet customer expectations and operational targets.
- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with all transport legislation and company policies.
- Coaching and engaging colleagues to create a positive, high-performing working environment.
- Monitoring and maintaining compliance with customer requirements, work instructions, and operational procedures.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service excellence.
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What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Previous experience within a transport operation environment.
- Strong communication and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using transport management systems, including Tachomaster and Microlise.
- A proactive approach with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced operational setting.
Why Join DHL Supply Chain?
We recognise and reward the contribution our colleagues make every day. In return, you'll benefit from:
- Free on-site parking.
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), with the option to purchase additional holiday.
- Discretionary performance-related bonus.
- Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
- Free, confidential 24/7 GP service.
- Hundreds of retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts.
- Affordable loan options, savings schemes, and free mortgage advice.
- Excellent career development opportunities within a global organisation.
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Learn More
Learn more about working with DHL Supply Chain:
https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain
Who We Are
DHL Supply Chain is a global leader in supply chain management, employing over 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. We support customers across a wide range of sectors, including retail, automotive, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods.
By combining world-class logistics expertise with exceptional people, we help businesses succeed and keep the world moving.
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
At DHL, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the armed forces community, recognising the valuable skills and experiences they bring.
Application Information
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place as soon as suitable candidates have been identified. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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