Transport Shift Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-10
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Northampton
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £36,000 -£38,000
Grade: M
Contract Type:
Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off (12 hrs shifts )
Location: Northamptonshire - NN4 9BD

Start Times: Early start Btw 5:00AM -8:00 AM

Looking for an experienced Transport Shift Manger to work in a multichamber warehouse in the Transport division.

  • To directly assist Operational Management by managing and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date performance reports for your deasignated shift
  • To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames while always maintaining standards of excellence
  • To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that all legislation and records are maintained and kept at optimum level
  • To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up-to-date records in-line with company policies

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

  • Previous and practical experience in Transport and people management
  • Comprehensive knowledge in team's wellbeing, performance and motivation through regular performance dialogues
  • Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
  • Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports
  • KNowldge in Transport legal compliance
  • • Transport Certificate of Professional Competence (Desirable)

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

  • On-site benefits: site offers free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP service
  • Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
  • Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
  • 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

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