Transport General Manager

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Grade: RCS I
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Derby - DE74 2BB

Join DHL Supply Chain and step into a role where your leadership will genuinely shape the future of a high-profile, multi-customer transport operation. This isn't just another General Manager position, it's your chance to make a mark across a strategically important site within the UK's largest logistics provider. You'll be at the centre of an operation that never stands still, leading a dynamic team and driving performance, innovation and safe, reliable service every single day.

As Transport General Manager, you'll take ownership of a complex, nationally dispersed network that's growing, evolving and full of opportunity. You'll work closely with passionate DHL teams and trusted customer partners to deliver outstanding operational results while fostering a culture where colleagues feel valued, engaged and empowered. If you're driven, forward-thinking and ready to lead with confidence, this is a standout opportunity to shape success in an environment where your impact is visible, supported and celebrated.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead day-to-day transport operations across a busy 24/7, multi-customer site, ensuring consistent service delivery and seamless execution.
• Build trusted, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and customer teams, acting as the senior transport interface for all service and performance discussions.
• Own the P&L for the transport operation, delivering financial performance through operational excellence and informed commercial decision-making.
• Champion a Safety First and Quality First culture, ensuring all operational activity meets safety, compliance and regulatory standards - including fleet compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across the operation, embedding First Choice principles and promoting innovation and problem-solving.
• Lead, motivate and develop your on-site teams, ensuring strong engagement, clear communication and effective resourcing and succession planning.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Transport CPC qualification and robust technical understanding of compliance, regulation and fleet performance - Essential
• Proven leadership experience within transport operations, including responsibility for a sizeable fleet and 24/7 operational coverage.
• A strong commercial mindset, with experience managing P&L performance and influencing customer relationships at a senior level.
• A resilient, agile and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage a start-up or rapidly evolving operation.
• Confidence to challenge the norm, navigate operational pressures and communicate clearly across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience building inclusive, engaged teams and embedding continuous improvement and high-performance cultures.

WHY JOIN US?

• Access to the company car scheme, or car allowance.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 23 rd March 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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