Transport First Line Manager

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Transport First Line Manager
Location: Sheffield, S20 7JP
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm with a requirement to work 1 in 5 weekends

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

If this sounds like a team you’d like to join … keep reading.

We make promises to our customers, and we’ll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;

• Managing a small team by assigning their day to day duties, conducting 1:1’s, performance reviews and back to works
• Ensuring that all routes are dispatched from the site on time
• Assisting drivers with any route changes, compliance issues, delivery queries throughout the night
• Monitoring shift status and KPI’s through Operation’s Management Systems
• Promote a positive culture and supporting Employee Opinion Survey initiatives

You won’t find another job like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Previous Transport Office experience is preferred but not essential
• Proven management or supervisory experience in a transport or supply chain environment is essential
• Strong IT skills - using Microsoft Office and Teams
• Good interpersonal, motivational, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

What will you get in return?

As a DHL employee you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

What you’ll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.