DHL Supply Chain
Transport First Line Manager
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Pay Rate: £37,504.81
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Working any 5 from 7, 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm on rotation
Location: Livingston
We are looking for an experienced and driven Transport First Line Manager (FLM) to join our busy transport operation. This is a key leadership role, responsible for the successful execution of transport plans while ensuring all transport and network service levels (SLAs) and KPIs are achieved.
What You'll Do
- Deliver transport plans effectively to ensure customer, operational and network requirements are met
- Supervise and coordinate daily transport activities, ensuring productivity targets and deadlines are achieved safely and efficiently
- Lead, manage and motivate drivers and transport clerical colleagues through effective communication, coaching and performance management
- Conduct regular performance reviews, one-to-one meetings and engagement activities to support colleague development and wellbeing
- Ensure drivers remain legal and compliant at all times, with a strong focus on Driver Hours, Working Time Directive regulations and fleet compliance
- Maintain clear communication across the transport department, warehouse operation and customer stakeholders
- Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring all company policies and procedures are followed.
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What You'll Bring
- Previous people management experience within a transport environment is essential
- Experience working within a transport office, logistics or wider supply chain operation
- Strong knowledge of Driver Hours legislation, Working Time Directive regulations and transport compliance requirements
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Why Join Us?
- We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- 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
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