Transport First Line Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off | 12-hour shifts

Start Time: 06:30

Hours: Avg. 48 per week (30-min breaks deducted)

Salary: approx. £12.75 per hour

The Best Connection is recruiting for a Transport First Line Manager to join a busy transport operation in Aberdeen.

This role is responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient running of transport operations during each duty shift, while managing and supporting a team of drivers to meet network KPIs and service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily transport operations in line with SLAs and KPIs
• Lead driver briefings and debriefings (including agency/subcontractors)
• Ensure transport legal, fleet, and H&S compliance
• Manage driver performance, absence, and engagement
• Oversee accident, breakdown, and issue resolution
• Use TMS systems to allocate and monitor work
• Support cost control and operational improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Transport or logistics experience at supervisory level
• Strong transport office and compliance knowledge
• Proven people management experience
• Good IT, numerical, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer:

• Permanent role on a 4 on / 4 off rota
• Competitive salary
• Career development within transport operations

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.

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