Front Line Manager
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Job Summary
Front Line Manager
Location: Carlisle (Rural)
Hours: Full time 42.5 hours per week
Salary: 40000 per year depending on experience
Were recruiting for a Front Line Manager to join a busy and successful operations team based in Carlisle (Rural). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced leader to oversee day-to-day logistics activity ensuring a safe efficient and high-performing operation.
The successful candidate will lead and support a team of drivers and office staff working closely with senior management to deliver excellent service levels and maintain compliance across all operational areas.
Key responsibilities:
NXT Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role you agree to our terms conditions and privacy policy which can be found on our website.
Location: Carlisle (Rural)
Hours: Full time 42.5 hours per week
Salary: 40000 per year depending on experience
Were recruiting for a Front Line Manager to join a busy and successful operations team based in Carlisle (Rural). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced leader to oversee day-to-day logistics activity ensuring a safe efficient and high-performing operation.
The successful candidate will lead and support a team of drivers and office staff working closely with senior management to deliver excellent service levels and maintain compliance across all operational areas.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a team to deliver daily operational plans efficiently and safely
- Allocate and manage resources to meet delivery and collection schedules
- Ensure full compliance with Working Time Directive (WTD) and driver hours legislation
- Maintain vehicle roadworthiness and ensure all defects servicing and MOTs are up to date
- Communicate clearly with teams through daily briefings debriefs and one-to-one meetings
- Support driver performance and handle return-to-work meetings investigations and disciplinary processes where required
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators to identify improvements in efficiency
- Manage driver holidays and staffing levels to ensure adequate shift coverage
- Maintain accurate operational records and reports
- Foster a positive and engaged working culture across the team
- Experience in transport or logistics operations
- Previous supervisory or management experience essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate others
- Excellent knowledge of transport legislation and compliance requirements
- Confident using IT systems including telematics and transport management software
- CPC in Transport Management or IOSH qualification desirable
- A hands-on solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
NXT Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role you agree to our terms conditions and privacy policy which can be found on our website.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Electrical Design
- Installation Maintenance Repair
- Large Account Management
- Learning Development
- Corporate Development
About Company
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