Pay Rate: £33,469.22
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off working 6am-6pm
Location: Greater Manchester, M26 2XH
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?
* 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 maintaining standards of excellence.
* Ensure drivers are legal and compliant on a daily and weekly basis and facilitate clear communication between all functions within the transport department and the warehouse team.
* Lead the work activities of the drivers and the transport clerical team, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training, and development.
* Carry out HR Management tasks such as staff reviews, appraisals, absence management, and disciplinaries.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:
* People management experience within transport - ideally managing a large driver fleet of up to 120 drivers.
* Experience working within a transport office / supply chain environment.
* Computer literate with practical knowledge of logistics software packages.
* CPC is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours.
* Strong communication skills across various stakeholders, including customers.
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 ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
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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