Transport First Line Manager
Location: Aberdeen
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off | 12-hour shifts
Start Time: 06:30
Hours: Avg. 48 per week (30-min breaks deducted)
Salary: approx. £12.75 per hour
The Best Connection is recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy transport operation in Aberdeen.
This role is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient running of transport operations during each duty shift, while managing and supporting a team of drivers to meet network KPIs and service levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily transport operations in line with SLAs and KPIs
Lead driver briefings and debriefings (including agency/subcontractors)
Ensure transport legal, fleet, and H&S compliance
Manage driver performance, absence, and engagement
Oversee accident, breakdown, and issue resolution
Use TMS systems to allocate and monitor work
Support cost control and operational improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Transport or logistics experience at supervisory level
Strong transport office and compliance knowledge
Proven people management experience
Good IT, numerical, and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
What's On Offer:
Permanent role on a 4 on / 4 off rota
Competitive salary
Career development within transport operations
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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