Job Details
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Transport, Logistics
Region: North West
Location: Wigan
Salary: £16.56 per hour, plus 10% shift allowance and excellent benefits
Posted: 08/05/2025
Recruiter: Arrow XL
Job Reference: arrowxl/TP/36003/1546
Job Views: 2
Working Hours
40 hours per week, on a 5/6 Rota, working hours from 14:00 to 22:00
Benefits
* Annual Leave Entitlement – 31 days including statutory bank holidays, increasing with service
* Holiday Buy Scheme – buy up to 5 additional days
* Enhanced Pension Plan – company contributions matching up to 6%
* Life Insurance – company-funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Long Service Awards – awarded every 5 years of service
* Employee of the Month Incentives – local and overall winners
* Progression and Development Opportunities – via our award-winning Training Academy
* Up to 25% Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk
* Retail Discounts – savings across various retailers and restaurants
* Discounted Gym Membership – up to 25% across 3700 gyms nationwide
* Cycle to Work Scheme – benefits and discounts in partnership with Evans Cycles
Company Overview
ArrowXL is the UK’s leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, focusing on large, heavy, and bulky items, often requiring installation. Our culture is based on six core values: Innovative, Safe, Respectful, Excellent, Responsible, and One Team.
Job Role
We are recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager in Wigan. You will lead a team of delivery drivers, ensuring smooth operation of our Transport function and delivering the best quality service to our customers.
Responsibilities
* Leading and motivating team members, coaching and developing staff
* Optimizing fleet utilization, resource planning, and cost control
* Ensuring legal compliance and safety standards
* Identifying and implementing operational efficiencies
* Managing team development, training, and resource allocation
* Making prompt decisions to maintain service quality and schedule
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Leader/Supervisor in transport operations
* Good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and a national CPC
* Adherence to ‘O’ Licence requirements
* Full UK driving license
* Experience in improving transport operations and operational excellence
* Strong people skills for influencing, coaching, and development
* Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
Contact Details
Arrow XL
Tel: 000 000 0000
Contact: Rebecca Watson
Email: VP75DBCA6E.567@vacancyposter.com
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