Operations Manager (Transport)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1241 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £44,900, and dnata is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1243 (Managers in logistics). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1241 Managers in transport and distribution Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1243 Managers in logistics Also possible | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Department: Service Delivery
Location: Birmingham
Who are we?
Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.
The Role
Our Service Delivery Operations Manager will pro-actively manage the daily operation, with responsibility for the delivery of safety cost, quality, compliance and people KPIs – in line with company, legal and airline standards. To be actively involved and maintain an effective and productive team which focuses achievement on results and develops and sustains effective customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Highly motivated and driven in maintaining the highest standards in quality, food safety, HACCP and Health & Safety.
- Pro-actively investigating all accidents/incidents/delays to determine the root cause and put in place the appropriate solutions to eradicate further reoccurrences.
- To ensure work is completed according to daily work schedule and all costs are within agreed targets and any issues escalated when necessary.
- Work in collaboration with Shift Supervisor to ensure that rosters, work schedules and teams are managed effectively and in a fair and transparent method.
- Ensure all material and product and related costs are allocated and effectively managed within budget and to deadlines.
- Able to manage targets and ability to demonstrate their impact on business performance.
- Tacho and Working Time directive regulation knowledge
- Level 4 qualification i.e. A Level or equivalent experience
- GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above
- CPC Knowledge
- Demonstrable evidence of people management experience, e.g. dealing with performance issues, holidays, rosters and absence management
- Experience in a fast-moving and changing shop floor environment such as manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG
- Problem solving skills.
- Experience within the transport sector or logistics.
- Stakeholder management.
- Computer literate - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Evidenced people management experience e.g. dealing with performance issues, holidays, rosters and absence management
- An understanding of cost and control management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisation skills and flexibility
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
- Free tea and coffee
- Simply health Plan
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with dnata, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in transport and distribution (SOC 1241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~65k in sample- Middle half £37,908–57,512
- Median £45,864
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. dnata holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.