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Transport Shift Manager
Role summary
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The Transport Shift Manager is responsible for leading transport operations during an assigned shift, ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries run safely, efficiently and on schedule. Requirements typically include experience in transport, logistics or fleet operations; strong people-management skills; knowledge of UK driving, transport and health-and-safety regulations; and competence with operational systems and performance reporting. A relevant transport qualification, such as CPC knowledge, is advantageous. DHL expects a hands-on, organised leader who can manage changing priorities, control costs, investigate service issues and maintain excellent customer service. The successful candidate should be comfortable working shifts, including early mornings, evenings or weekends, and should motivate teams while meeting safety, productivity and delivery targets.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across freight forwarding, express delivery, contract logistics, warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment. It serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories, connecting international supply chains through road, air, ocean and specialist transport services. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs large operational, transport, warehouse, technology and support teams across distribution centres, airports and customer sites. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, sustainability, compliance and employee development. Its businesses include DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL eCommerce. Employees may benefit from structured training, career progression, pension arrangements, healthcare or wellbeing support, and staff discounts, although packages vary by business unit and role.