Transport First Line Manager

Location
- Greenford, West London (UB6)

Temp-to-Perm

Full-Time

£40,000 per year

Job details

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern 5 days out of 7, including some weekends

• 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Experience managing large teams of 150+ people in logistics or home delivery.

Lead transport and distribution operations at a premium supermarket logistics hub in Greenford. You will report to the Transport Operations Manager and ensure deliveries run safely, legally and on time.

• Transport operations
  - Manage dispatch schedules, driver allocations and delivery windows.
• Safety and compliance
  - Ensure driver hours, tachographs, vehicle checks and transport legislation are followed.
• Team management
  - Lead briefings, manage attendance and absence, and motivate drivers and transport staff.
• Customer service
  - Resolve delivery issues quickly and maintain high service standards.
• Performance and KPIs
  - Monitor driver performance, fuel efficiency and vehicle damage.

• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leader experience.
• Background in transport, multi-drop delivery, FMCG or high-volume logistics.
• Strong people-management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of driver hours, vehicle safety and transport compliance.
• IT skills, including Transport Management Systems (TMS) and spreadsheets.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends.

• £40,000 annual salary.
• Weekly pay during the temporary phase.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
• Career progression within a leading retail supply chain.