Pay Rate: £31,680.21
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Wednesday - Saturday 06:30 - 18:30
Location: Aberdeen - AB21 0GL
Think you know DHL? Think again We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.
We're now looking for a First Line Manager to oversee our transport activities, ensure compliance, and drive performance across a team of drivers and warehouse colleagues.
what You'll Do
Lead and manage a team of mainly drivers and a small number of warehouse colleagues, ensuring effective task delegation and performance monitoring
Oversee daily transport operations with a strong focus on compliance, including WTD regulations and drivers' hours
Carry out HR responsibilities such as 1:1s, performance reviews and absence management to support colleague development
Liaising with the customer to resolve any queries, ensuring a high standard of service and operational delivery
Manage on-site transport activity across a fleet of 6 vehicles, promoting safety, efficiency, and operational excellence
what You'll Bring
Proven experience in a similar supervisory or first-line management role, with strong people management skills
Confident user of IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Transport Management Systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, drivers, and customers
Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities, able to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced transport environment
Knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements (e.g., WTD and drivers' hours) is highly desirable
WHY JOIN US?
Discretionary bonus based on performance
Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
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who We Are
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 16th February. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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