Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cosham Hampshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Transport Operations Manager Required!
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm
Our client is an established transport and logistics business operating a busy palletised distribution, haulage and warehousing operation from Portsmouth.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, managing drivers, transport planning, customer service and overall performance.
Package:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Additional benefits discussed at interview
Transport Operations Manager - Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day transport operation
Manage and support drivers, warehouse and admin staff
Oversee daily planning, vehicle movements and deliveries
Monitor transport performance and resolve operational issues
Deal with driver and customer queries
Work closely with the warehouse and planning teams
Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance and downtime
Ensure drivers and vehicles operate safely and compliantly
Monitor driver hours, vehicle checks and relevant documentation
Identify ways to improve efficiency, service and operating costs
Manage operational administration and performance reporting
Transport Operations Manager - Requirements:
Previous experience in transport operations, transport management or a senior transport role
Experience managing drivers and/or a transport team
Good understanding of day-to-day transport operations
Confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams
Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
Organised, commercially aware and able to make decisions
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment
Good IT and administration skills
CPC is not essential
Pallet network, general haulage or similar transport experience would be advantageous
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