Immediate Start Available | Monday to Friday | Thirsk
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £17.82 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 - 19:00
Contract: Temporary with potential ongoing opportunities
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport First Line Manager (FLM) to join a busy DHL transport operation in Thirsk. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport supervisory or management experience who is looking for an immediate start and the chance to make a real impact within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, legal and efficient running of the transport operation while supporting and managing a team of drivers. Information based on the FLM ROLE role profile.
Your Time at Work
As a First Line Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day transport operations during your shift
- Supporting and leading a team of drivers
- Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and operator licence requirements
- Monitoring operational KPIs and service performance
- Managing driver attendance, absence, return-to-work processes and holidays
- Conducting driver performance reviews and regular one-to-one meetings
- Supporting accident investigations and transport compliance processes
- Managing fleet and vehicle compliance activities
- Liaising with customers, warehouse teams and other operational stakeholders
- Promoting a positive safety culture and employee engagement programme
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and agency driver management activities
Our Perfect Worker
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Previous transport office, transport supervisory, FLM or transport management experience
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Experience managing driver performance, compliance and engagement
- Knowledge of transport legislation and legal compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- The ability to work under pressure and make effective operational decisions
- A proactive and professional approach to problem-solving
Key Information and Benefits
- - Immediate start available for the right candidate
- - Monday to Friday working pattern
- - Competitive hourly rate of £17.82 plus agency enhancement
- - Opportunity to work within a leading logistics operation
- - Supportive management team
If you have transport operations experience and are looking for your next challenge in a leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.
Immediate interviews and starts available for suitable candidates.
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