Transport Shift Manager

Pay Rate: £38,000 to £42,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4on4off, 6am to 6pm, nights on occasions (6pm to 6am from time to time)
Location: Daventry

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 Transport Shift Manager to take the helm of our daily transport operations!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

✅WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage operational performance, resource and workload planning on shift to achieve agreed KPI's on productivity, quality and cost
• Personally develop and drive continuous improvement activities and ensure that all change programmes are fully embedded.
• Support, develop and performance manage the First Line Management team to drive a high performance culture
• Ensure that SOP's, SSOW and company policies and processes are being adhered to at all times
• Achievement of KPI's on productivity, quality and cost providing commentary and improvement plans where KPI's are not achieved
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Trade Union or other colleague representation bodies

✅WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• FLM/Shift Manager Transport Experience is essential
• Experience with Paragon
• IT Literate, With Microsoft Office Packages, Excel
• Can lead from the front, winning hearts and minds and providing coaching and mentorship
• Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Aren't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in when needed

✅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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅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 02/11/2026. 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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