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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Transport First Line Manager

John Lewis Partnership Coulsdon On-site senior temporary

Salary

£36,600 to £57,600 per annum

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Description

We're an inclusive business, valuing individuality and promoting a sense of belonging among our Partners and customers. As a Transport First Line Manager within the Partnership, you will oversee daily operations, managing a team of Partners and agency colleagues to ensure our 7-day-a-week transport operation is productive, compliant, and meets service targets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safety and compliance with Health & Safety and EU driving regulations
  • Lead and support the performance and wellbeing of your team
  • Drive continuous operational development and build high-performing teams
  • Manage productivity and resources to maintain budgets
  • Act as deputy for the Transport Shift Manager

Essential skills/experience:

  • 18 years or older
  • Proven experience in a Transport or Distribution management role
  • Strong knowledge of EU and Working Time regulations, plus Health & Safety legislation
  • Experience managing disciplinary procedures

Desirable skills/experience:

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence
  • Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • Confident using Google Sheets and Google Docs

Salary range: £36,600 to £57,600 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus Enhanced Hours Premium where applicable Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract, internally known as a Secondment Working pattern/flexible working: Between 05:00-23:00, including rota'd weekend working Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Skills

Required

  • EU driving regulations
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Transport or Distribution management
  • disciplinary procedures

Nice to have

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence
  • Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Docs

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jlp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/JLPjobs_careers/job/Coulsdon-DFC-Waitrose--Partners/Transport-First-Line-Manager_R-216827

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