Transport First Line Manager

Transport First Line Manager Rotational Days

Salary: £38,000.00 per annum + PM shift shift premium
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift Pattern: Rotational 06:00 - 14:00 - 14:00 - 22:00, working any 5 days from 7 (including weekends)
Location: Bristol, BS10 7ES

Join Our New State-of-the-Art Transport Operation

We're looking for an ambitious and people-focused Transport First Line Manager (FLM) to join our brand-new Bristol site, supporting our valued customer, Waitrose.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an industry-leading operation featuring excellent on-site facilities, including a modern gym and restaurant. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where innovation, engagement and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Transport FLM, you'll play a pivotal role in leading our driver teams, ensuring operational excellence, compliance and safety while creating an engaging and positive working environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and compliantly.
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence (O-Licence) requirements and transport legislation.
• Manage driver performance, engagement and wellbeing through regular communication, coaching and structured one-to-one meetings.
• Ensure all drivers have the appropriate training, tools and support to perform their roles successfully.
• Monitor vehicle compliance, ensuring defects are reported and resolved promptly.
• Drive a strong safety culture by maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Develop, motivate and inspire your team to achieve operational and customer excellence.
• Analyse operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with colleagues and utilise Waitrose WMS and transport systems to support operational success.

What You'll Bring

• A positive, proactive leadership style with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
• Experience in a transport, logistics or operational leadership role is desirable.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the operation when required.
• Good IT skills, including experience with WMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of service, safety and compliance.

Why Join DHL Supply Chain?

✅ Free on-site parking

✅ Modern on-site restaurant with app-based food ordering and takeaway options

✅ 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional holiday

✅ Discretionary performance-related bonus

✅ Flexible working conversations welcomed

✅ Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution

✅ Free confidential 24/7 GP service

✅ Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

✅ Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

Learn more about life at DHL Supply Chain: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain

Who We Are

DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in supply chain management, employing over 188,000 people across more than 50 countries. We partner with some of the world's most recognisable brands, delivering innovative logistics solutions across sectors including retail, automotive, healthcare and consumer goods.

Building an Inclusive Workplace

At DHL, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We celebrate diverse perspectives, skills and experiences and believe they help us deliver better outcomes for our customers and colleagues.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans and service leavers and recognise the valuable skills and experience they bring.

Application Information

Please note that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing October 2026 . Applications may close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received, therefore we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Any applications received after the closing date may be considered for future opportunities, subject to consent.

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