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Transport First Line Manager in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0AB | Pertemps Sheffield Find a job Post a job Sign up Never miss an opportunity. 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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience and strong leadership skills who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will play a key role in overseeing daily transport operations, supporting drivers and ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations. Working on a rotating day shift pattern, you will help maintain high standards of safety, compliance and service delivery while driving team performance and continuous improvement. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with immediate starts available for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring plans are delivered safely and efficiently. Lead, motivate and support a team of drivers to achieve operational targets. Review and amend transport plans where necessary to maintain service levels. Monitor performance against operational KPIs and customer service requirements. Manage driver attendance, resource allocation and operational issues. Conduct driver briefings, debriefings and regular one-to-one performance reviews. Ensure drivers, vehicles and equipment meet all safety and compliance requirements. Manage accidents, breakdowns and transport-related issues in line with company procedures. Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of drivers. Handle people management matters, including attendance, conduct and performance. Work closely with agency providers, subcontractors and other operational teams. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs and enhance service delivery. What We're Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you will need: Previous experience in transport, logistics or distribution. Experience supervising or managing a team. A good understanding of health and safety within a transport environment. Knowledge of transport compliance and relevant legal requirements. Strong communication and people management skills. The ability to make decisions and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment. Good organisational, planning and IT skills. The ability to monitor performance, manage priorities and work under pressure. Desirable experience: Previous transport office experience. Experience managing agency or subcontracted drivers. Familiarity with transport planning, operational KPIs and performance reporting. Good numerical and analytical skills. What We Offer £17.10 per hour. Monday to Friday working pattern. Rotating early and late shifts: 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm. Temp-to-perm opportunity for candidates looking for a long-term position. Immediate starts available. The opportunity to lead and develop a team within a busy transport operation. Apply NowIf you're an experienced transport professional with the leadership skills to keep operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration and take the next step towards a long-term opportunity as a Transport First Line Manager in Ferrybridge. 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