Job Description

Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 10am - 6pm (Flexibility Required)
Location: Northampton, NN4 7BW
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 Transport First Line Manager to provide first class safe, efficient and customer focused Tipping and Loading services and all collection and deliveries with DHL's customers and Networks.
?A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Responsible for a team of 20 Colleagues including drivers, shunters and clerks.
• Safely and Effectively run the transport operation, managing rota's, driver allocation and incident management.
• Ensuring all legal requirements, company policies and procedures are adhered too in the daily execution of duties.
• Operate in line with company Health and safety policy and procedures, following approved risk assessments and ensuring live assessments of risks in the workplace.
• To participate in regular 1-2-1's with their nominated team.

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• Compliance knowledge

?WHY JOIN US?

• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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
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?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 1st December. 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.
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