Transport First Line Manager
ArrowXL, the UK's leading two‑person home delivery provider of large, heavy and bulky items, is recruiting a Transport First Line Manager to join our busy Transport team in Wigan.
Location
Wigan, England, United Kingdom
Employment Details
Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level, Information Technology (IT Services and IT Consulting).
Working Hours & Salary
14:00 – 22:00 shifts, 40 hours per week on a 5/6 rota, £16.56 per hour plus 10% shift allowance.
Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate a team of skilled delivery crews and Team Leaders, coaching and developing those who need further support.
* Efficiently utilise fleet resources, plan for and manage costs while ensuring operations are both effective and compliant.
* Take the lead for legal compliance and safety across the transport function.
* Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies within the transport function, recommending and implementing changes where needed.
* Resourcing, developing and managing all colleagues within the team, ensuring they are fully trained in all areas (driver CPC, service delivery standards, product installation).
* Make prompt decisions that protect customer service and delivery schedules, while remaining commercially focused.
* Manage on‑site resources (colleagues, vehicles, equipment) to ensure the right assets are available at the right time to meet customer demands.
Requirements
* At least 2 years experience as a leader/supervisor within a transport operation.
* Good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a national CPC.
* Adherence to O‑Licence requirements and a full UK driving licence.
* Demonstrable experience improving transport operations and introducing operational excellence.
* Strong people skills, able to influence, coach and develop.
* Capability to work in an ever‑changing environment with the added pressure to deliver on time every day.
* Mandatory criminal record DBS check.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 31 days (increasing with service) including statutory bank holidays.
* Holiday buy‑scheme: up to 5 additional days.
* Enhanced pension plan including ArrowXL company contributions.
* Life insurance – company‑funded twice the basic salary from day one.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
* Long‑service awards for every 5 years of service.
* Employee of the Month incentives with local and overall winners chosen by the CEO.
* Progression and development opportunities – investment into your career path via our award‑winning Training Academy.
* Up to 25 % staff discount at www.very.co.uk.
* Retail discounts – huge savings across retailers and restaurants (Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nandos, TGI Fridays, Screwfix, and many more).
* Discounted gym membership – up to 25 % discount across 3 700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, bootcamps and fitness studios.
* Cycle to Work scheme – in partnership with Evans Cycles, the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts.
Apply Now
Apply now to become part of the ArrowXL team, where innovation, safety, respect and excellence drive our everyday delivery service.
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