Transport Manager

We're recruiting an experienced Transport Manager to lead an established transport operation within the logistics and distribution sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded Transport Manager who can manage day-to-day operations, develop their team and drive improvements across safety, compliance, customer service and operational performance.

You'll oversee a fleet of commercial vehicles, working alongside transport management and supervisory colleagues, drivers and planning teams to ensure the operation runs efficiently and delivers a consistently high level of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently and customer commitments are met.

• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, drivers' hours and health and safety standards.

• Lead, motivate and develop the transport team, supporting performance, engagement and continuous improvement.

• Monitor fleet performance and vehicle utilisation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.

• Work closely with transport planning, customer service and other departments to coordinate operations and resolve issues.

• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing appropriate corrective actions and promoting a strong safety culture.

• Oversee transport budgets and costs, contributing to financial performance and identifying opportunities for savings.

• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements to productivity, service delivery and overall performance.

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the wider business objectives.

About You

• Hold a valid National CPC in Road Haulage.

• Have proven experience managing a transport operation within logistics, distribution or a similar environment.

• Have experience leading drivers and working with supervisory or management teams.

• Understand transport compliance, fleet safety and operational requirements.

• Possess commercial awareness, with experience monitoring costs, budgets or financial performance.

• Be confident using transport management systems and related operational software.

• Have strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to improving performance.

Experience within a multi-customer operation or pallet network environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £45-55K DOE

• Bonus potential.

• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

• 25 days' annual holiday.

• The opportunity to lead an established team and make a tangible impact on operational performance.

Interested? If you're an experienced Transport Manager looking for your next challenge, please apply today