TransportFirst Line ManagerRotationalDays
Salary: £38,000.00 per annum + PM shift shift premium
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Pattern:Rotational06:00 - 14:00 - 14:00 - 22:00, working any 5 days from 7 (including weekends)
Location: Bristol, BS10 7ES
JoinOurNew State-of-the-ArtTransportOperation
We're looking for anambitiousandpeople-focusedTransportFirst Line Manager (FLM)to joinourbrand-new Bristol site,supportingourvalued customer,Waitrose.
This is a fantasticopportunityto be part of anindustry-leadingoperation featuring excellent on-sitefacilities, including a modern gym and restaurant. You'll join acollaborativeandsupportiveteam whereinnovation,engagementandcontinuousimprovementare at the heart ofeverythingwe do.
As aTransportFLM, you'll play a pivotal role inleadingourdriver teams, ensuringoperationalexcellence,complianceand safety while creating an engaging and positive workingenvironment.
What You'll Do
- Leadthe day-to-daytransportoperation, ensuring allactivitiesare delivered safely,efficientlyandcompliantly.
- Ensure fullcompliancewithOperator Licence (O-Licence)requirementsandtransportlegislation.
- Manage driver performance,engagementand wellbeing through regularcommunication, coaching and structured one-to-one meetings.
- Ensure all drivers have theappropriatetraining, tools andsupportto perform their rolessuccessfully.
- Monitor vehiclecompliance, ensuring defects are reported and resolved promptly.
- Drive a strong safety culture by maintaining the highest standards of health, safety andcompliance.
- Develop, motivate and inspire your team to achieveoperationaland customer excellence.
- Analyseoperationalperformance andidentifyopportunitiesforcontinuousimprovement.
- Work closelywithcolleagues and utilise Waitrose WMS andtransportsystems tosupportoperationalsuccess.
What You'll Bring
- A positive,proactiveleadership stylewiththeabilityto engage and motivate teams.
- Experience in atransport, logistics oroperationalleadership role isdesirable.
- Strong coaching, mentoring and peoplemanagementskills.
- Excellentorganisational, planning andproblem-solvingabilities.l
- A hands-on approachwitha willingness tosupport the operation when required.
- Good IT skills, including experiencewithWMS systems and Microsoft Officeapplications.
- Acommitmentto delivering high standards of service, safety andcompliance.
Why Join DHL Supply Chain?
- Free on-site parking
- Modern on-site restaurantwithapp-based food ordering and takeaway options
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchaseadditionalholiday
- Discretionaryperformance-relatedbonus
- Flexible workingconversationswelcomed
- Generous pension schemewith8% employercontributionand 4% employeecontribution
- Freeconfidential24/7 GP service
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
Learn more about life at DHL Supply Chain: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain
Who We Are
DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in supply chainmanagement, employing over 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. We partnerwithsome of the world's mostrecognisablebrands, deliveringinnovativelogistics solutions across sectors including retail,automotive, healthcare and consumer goods.
Building anInclusiveWorkplace
At DHL, we'recommittedto creating aninclusiveworkplace where everyonefeelsvalued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate diverse perspectives, skills and experiences and believe they help us deliver better outcomes forourcustomers and colleagues.
As proudsupportersof the ArmedForcesCovenant, weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom veterans and service leavers and recognise thevaluableskills and experience they bring.
Application Information
Please note that interviews areprovisionallyscheduled to take place during the week commencingOctober 2026.
Applicationsmay close earlier than advertised if sufficientapplicationsare received.
Anyapplicationsreceived after the closing date may beconsideredfor futureopportunities, subject to consent.
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