Transport Operation Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-15
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

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  full-time   employee


Harlow
United Kingdom

Position: Transport Operations Manager
Location: Regional business travel (Harlow and Rushden)
Work Pattern: Monday-Friday. Day-time hours
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Ready to drive change and make an impact? Join DHL Group as a Transport Operations Manager in our Convenience division!

We're on the lookout for a dynamic leader who loves optimising transport operations and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about logistics and want to lead a high-performing team while delivering top-notch service, we want you!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Reporting to the General Manager, your role will hold full accountability for transport sites within your region (Harlow and Rushden) as well as strategic development of the Transport Network
  • Accoutable for performance (KPI, Cost, Safety, Service, People) of the transport operation
  • Manage and develop transport network within region and integrate nationally, to optimise cost and unlock synergies
  • Investigate / implement DHL initiatives and syneries through the Transport division to drive value for the Customer and DHL
  • Developing a high performing team including succession planning, performance management, leadership capabilities and behaviours, management actions
  • Ensure effective communication processes are established and maintained for both internal/external customers
  • Stakeholder management of key relationships (Customer, Contractors, Trade Union, Suppliers etc)

?WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Previous Transport Operations experience, at Regional or larger operational level is essential
  • International CPC is essential
  • O License holder (or willing to work towards) is essential
  • Budget management and cost controls
  • Knowledge of transport planning, forecasting, regulations
  • Excellent communicator across all levels
  • Presentation skills - Able to articulate KPI's/data
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Company car or car allowance
  • XX days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • Medical and dental care benefits
  • 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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