Transport First Line Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

£38,000–£40,200

Role : Transport First Line Manager x2

Salary: 38,000 - 40,200 per annum

Location : Southall

Shift on offer: (Flexibility: 2 hour windows to start and finish times is required at times)

5 in 7, AM -
5 in 7, PM -

We are currently recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy logistics operation near Southall.

This is a hands-on transport FLM role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the operation, while leading and developing a team of drivers and support colleagues.

Duties of a Transport First Line Manager:

Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring high levels of service, safety and compliance.
Manage and support a team of 30+ drivers and administration colleagues.
Oversee dispatch, route performance, fleet availability and operational recovery.
Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to maintain service levels.
Manage attendance, absence, performance and conduct, including formal disciplinary processes.
Ensure compliance with driver licensing, working time, vehicle and transport regulations.
Support workforce planning and resource allocation.
Lead shift handovers and ensure effective communication across the operation.
Identify operational risks and take appropriate action.
Drive continuous improvement across service, efficiency and colleague engagement.
Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.

About you

Previous supervisory experience within a transport, logistics, distribution or home delivery environment.
Open to experienced Warehouse Supervisors or similar-level candidates with strong management skills and experience supporting dispatch operations.
Experience managing a team of 30+ colleagues.
Experience with absence, performance and disciplinary processes.
Strong knowledge of transport compliance and working time regulations.
Experience managing KPIs and operational performance.
Strong workforce planning and organisational skills.
The confidence to make decisions in a busy operational environment.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on service and continuous improvement.

The Package

Salary: 38,000 - 42,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement
Pension Scheme
Benefits platform
Learning and Development Opportunites

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Transport Supervisor, Transport Team Manager or First Line Manager looking to take the next step in a large-scale, busy logistics operation.

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