Transport First Line Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-26
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Doncaster
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £36,117.90

Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off 05:00am - 17:00pm
Location: Doncaster - DN3 3FF

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.

We're now looking for a Transport Manager to take the helm of our daily transport operations!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • To supervise, implement and coordinate 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
  • Ensure drivers are legal and compliant on a daily and weekly basis and ensure clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team
  • To lead the work activities of the drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development
  • Carrying out HR Management tasks such as staff reviews, appraisals, absence management and disciplinaries.
  • Team Builder: Develop, engage and inspire your team, creating an environment where every colleague can do their best
  • Analyse & Improve: Monitor performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. Your analytical skills will help us deliver excellence every day!

?WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship
  • People management experience - desirable
  • Experience working within a transport office / supply chain environment - desirable
  • Computer literate - must have Microsoft Office experience
  • Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking and on-site canteen
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • 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 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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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