Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Surrey
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
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