The Best Connection Group Limited

Transport First Line Manager

Coleford GL16 8JB

Key information

Pay
£17.08 to £17.08 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
26 Oct 2026
Closing date
25 Nov 2026

About this role

Pay Rate

£34,000 plus £1750 per year shift premium (£17.08per hour)

Contract Type

Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns

4 On 4 Off - 6pm - 6am

Location

Coleford,

We're are looking for a Transport First Line 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

  • Review and amend where appropriate daily plans
  • Daily operations issue management and resolution for transport and with local warehouse
  • Management of short term driver absence and relocation of work
  • Responsible for full and effective daily brief/debrief for drivers
  • Responsible for driver and fleet legal compliance during shift
  • Ensuring all drivers are appropriately trained and familarised with both operations and equipment
  • (only where there is no regional site compliance teams)
  • Ensuring and sampling pre-shift checks (yard checks) and the defect process
  • Ensuring fleet management (OPS) processes are adhered to
  • Accident and breakdown management via DHstandard operating procedures
  • Ownership and accountability for driver induction, training and qualification are up to date for drivers reports
  • From time to time you may be requested to deputise for the Transport Manager on daily plan/do/review calls
  • To schedule, prepare and conduct quarterly 1-2-1's with all direct reports in line with OMS guidelines
  • Interrogation, allocation and assignment of work via TMS, ensuring system compliance
  • Manage Driver performance to identify any major discrepanies in accordance with the Daily Transport Plan
  • Manage operational costs and identification of cost performance trends - i.e. fuel performance/accidents etc
  • Manage disciplinary and grievance in accordance with Company Policy and Procedures

✅WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Logistic Industry and supervisory level - Preferred
  • Transport legal compliance experience - Preferred
  • Conflict Management /Performance Appraisal/Disciplinary & Grievance Training - Preferred
  • 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

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.