DHL

Transport First Line Manager Night Shift


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PayCompetitive
LocationBurton Upon Trent/England
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: DPDHGLOBAL40481ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

      Pay Rate: £32,000
      Grade: N
      Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
      Shift patterns: Night shift Sunday – Thursday 22:00- 06:00
      Location: Burton- on- Trent DE14 1PT

      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

      • Ensure operational legal compliance, including health & safety, environmental standards, and working time regulations.
      • Lead, coach, and develop drivers, driving performance, engagement, and alignment with site culture and EOS plans.
      • Plan and manage staffing and transport resources to meet operational and budgetary requirements, including rota management.
      • Optimise labour and equipment utilisation to meet forecasted volumes and achieve service standards.
      • Maintain strong communication across shifts and support the induction, training, and development of all employees.

      ✅WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

      • Strong background in managing legal and regulatory compliance, including health & safety and transport legislation.
      • Proven people leadership, with experience in succession planning, team development, and managing performance.
      • Good operational understanding of the UK road network and logistics environments.

      ✅WHY JOIN US?

      • Free parking and on-site canteen
      • Discretionary bonus based on performance
      • 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.

      #UKIDSCTM

  • About the company

      We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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