Pay Rate: £35,000
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 06.00 - 14.00.
Location: Daventry, NN6 7GW
DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Transport First Line Manager to play a vital role in 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?
* Duty Manager for transport operations with responsibility for ensuring all O Licence commitments are met and compliance is 100% accurate.
* Responsible for managing drivers and mates, ensuring everyone has the required training and tools to complete their role successfully, remaining compliant at all times.
* Maintain service schedules and ensure all O Licence commitments are met, action all defects immediately following the correct process.
* Coordinate staff training - identify needs of drivers and mates to ensure all employees are trained to use all tools/equipment and vehicles within their remit.
* Allocate crews to home delivery routes and book Agency as required.
* People managing a team of approximately 25 and fleet size of approximately 15.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
* Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment.
* Knowledge of Working Time Legislation & EU driving legislation.
* Strong influencing skills.
* Computer literate, with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages such as Key 2 and Tachomaster desired.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports.
* International CPC desirable but not essential.
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
* 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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