Transport Shift Manager
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Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Pay Rate: £32,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday, Week 1: 3.30am - 12pm, Week 2: 9.30am - 6pm
Location: Ipswich (IP1 5NX)
DHL, award winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
- To directly assist Operational Management by managing and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up to date performance reports for your designated shift.
- To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, always maintaining standards of excellence.
- To track and trace shipping orders using a digital In-house tracking software system, ensuring that all legislation and records are maintained and kept at optimum level.
- To monitor recruitment levels and initiate staff training as required, keeping up to date records in-line with company policies.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
- Previous and practical experience as a Transport Manager within a logistics environment
- HGV Driving experience and International transport Managers CPC would be an advantage.
- Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices.
- Computer literate with a practical knowledge of all Microsoft packages.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage, organise and train direct reports.
- Familiarity with Microlise software would be an advantage
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
- Free parking on site
- Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
- Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
- Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
- 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
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