First Line Manager - Transport

Job description

Grade

N Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns

Tuesday - Saturday 6am - 2pm Location: Reading RG2 0BS 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 First Line 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 Take the Lead: Oversee our daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to our customers Innovate & Optimise: Develop and implement transport strategies that enhance efficiency and drive success. Your ideas will help us stay ahead of the curve!

Ensure Safety

Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.

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 Previous management experience - people relations/HR skills Previous transport management experience - desirable Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed ✅ WHY JOIN US?

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 https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28th September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date.

To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #UKIDSCTM