At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate a team of drivers to achieve operational excellence in transport.
- Company: Join DHL Express, the world's most international company focused on connecting people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous holidays, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: DHL values inclusion and offers a supportive workplace for all employees.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced logistics environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in transport operations are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
Location
East Midlands Hub, DE74 2TR
Contract
Permanent
Shift
At DHL Express, we connect people and improve lives.
As the world's most international company, we are passionate about delivering excellence for our customers while creating a workplace where our people can thrive.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Transport Supervisor to join our Network Operations team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised leader who is passionate about operational excellence, people development, and delivering outstanding customer service.
About The Role
As a Transport Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the Transport Management team and leading a team of drivers to deliver a safe, compliant, and high-performing operation.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of transport activities, ensuring service, quality, productivity, compliance, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
This role is ideal for a driven people manager who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoys motivating teams to achieve exceptional results.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating a team of drivers to deliver operational excellence.
- Ensuring transport operations meet service, quality, productivity, and cost performance targets.
- Managing resources effectively to meet operational requirements.
- Monitoring and improving operational performance through KPI management.
- Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, tachograph regulations, security requirements, and Health & Safety standards.
- Conducting regular coaching sessions, performance reviews, and development conversations with team members.
- Supporting employee engagement initiatives and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Monitoring operational costs, including overtime, subcontracting, fleet maintenance, and supplier expenditure.
- Providing leadership support and operational cover for the Transport Operations Manager when required.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the transport function.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organisational, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Good analytical and commercial awareness.
- Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and operational systems.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK transport operations and logistics environments.
- Understanding of driver hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
- Knowledge of CPC and Tachograph regulations.
- Experience with transport planning software such as Paragon or similar.
- Knowledge of transport planning and telematics systems.
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
Why Join DHL Express?
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement that increases with service
- Company pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Generous company sick pay
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
- Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
- Retail, entertainment and gym membership discounts
- Cash dental plans and a range of flexible benefits
- Discounted health assessments
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Strong focus on career progression and internal promotion
About You
You’ll be customer-focused, results-driven, and passionate about leading teams to success.
You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be confident making decisions, and have the ability to inspire those around you while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational performance.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.
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Transport Supervisor employer: DHL Express
DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and communication are at the forefront. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members benefit from comprehensive training and the opportunity to engage with various departments, ensuring a rewarding career path. The company promotes a culture of safety and efficiency, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the logistics and supply chain industry.
