Pay Rate: £31,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off - 8:00 - 20:00
Location: Northampton, NN4 9BD
DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Transport Supervisor / FLM to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders, and tracking transportation vehicles.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
* To directly assist Management by coordinating and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date reports.
* 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.
* To track and trace shipping orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
* Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment.
* Previous experience in the preparation and distribution of volume orders.
* Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages (Microlise).
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise, and train direct reports.
* Experience in Working Time Directive.
* Willingness to work 12-hour shifts from 8:00 - 20:00 (4 On 4 Off).
* Transport experience is essential.
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
* On-site benefits: free parking and 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.
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
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