Transport First Line Manager in Greenford, London
Posted by Surecall Recruitment
£40,000 a year
Greenford · Temporary
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
Shift Times
- 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Key requirements
Experience managing large teams of 150+ people in logistics or home delivery.
About the role
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.
Main responsibilities
- 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.
What you need
- 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.
Benefits
- £40,000 annual salary.
- Weekly pay during the temporary phase.
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
- Career progression within a leading retail supply chain.
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