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Role: Transport First Line Manager x2
Salary: £38,000 - £40,200 per annum
Location: Southall
Shift on offer: (Flexibility: 2 hour windows to start and finish times is required at times)
5 in 7, AM - 06.00-14.00
5 in 7, PM - 14.00-22.00
We are currently recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy logistics operation near Southall.
This is a hands-on transport FLM role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the operation, while leading and developing a team of drivers and support colleagues.
Duties of a Transport First Line Manager:
- Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring high levels of service, safety and compliance.
- Manage and support a team of 30+ drivers and administration colleagues.
- Oversee dispatch, route performance, fleet availability and operational recovery.
- Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to maintain service levels.
- Manage attendance, absence, performance and conduct, including formal disciplinary processes.
- Ensure compliance with driver licensing, working time, vehicle and transport regulations.
- Support workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Lead shift handovers and ensure effective communication across the operation.
- Identify operational risks and take appropriate action.
- Drive continuous improvement across service, efficiency and colleague engagement.
- Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
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About you
- Previous supervisory experience within a transport, logistics, distribution or home delivery environment.
- Open to experienced Warehouse Supervisors or similar-level candidates with strong management skills and experience supporting dispatch operations.
- Experience managing a team of 30+ colleagues.
- Experience with absence, performance and disciplinary processes.
- Strong knowledge of transport compliance and working time regulations.
- Experience managing KPIs and operational performance.
- Strong workforce planning and organisational skills.
- The confidence to make decisions in a busy operational environment.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on service and continuous improvement.
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The Package
- Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
- Holiday Entitlement
- Pension Scheme
- Benefits platform
- Learning and Development Opportunities
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Team Manager or First Line Manager looking to take the next step in a large-scale, busy logistics operation.
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