Front Line Manager

Front Line Manager

Location: Carlisle (Rural)
Hours: Full time – 42.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 per year, depending on experience

We’re 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
   

About you:

• 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
   

Apply today, or for more information, please contact Simon Kean on 01228 812585 or email [email protected]

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