Transport Manager

TRANSPORT MANAGER

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join our well-established client based in Coventry.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you will play a key role in managing transport, warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring customers receive a first-class delivery service while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, safety and operational performance.

This role will suit candidates with experience as a Transport Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse & Transport Manager, Operations Manager, Depot Manager or Distribution Centre Manager.

Salary

• £39,140 per annum

Shifts

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift-based role
• Flexibility required to support operational requirements
• Some evening and weekend working required
• No Sunday working

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Employee benefits platform with hundreds of high street discounts
• Holiday, gym and cinema discounts
• Colleague discount scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Salary finance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Life assurance
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Transport Manager, your duties will include

• Managing warehouse and transport operations to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time
• Overseeing the unloading, receiving and storage of goods within the distribution centre
• Ensuring stock is handled safely and maintained in excellent condition
• Managing vehicle utilisation and reducing the risk of vehicle overloading
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained, inspected and serviced in line with legal requirements
• Managing driver compliance, qualifications and training records
• Monitoring transport costs and ensuring the efficient use of vehicles and resources
• Managing stock control processes and stock accuracy within the warehouse
• Leading, motivating and developing warehouse and transport teams
• Delivering training in safe moving, handling and loading procedures
• Managing third-party suppliers and transport providers where required
• Ensuring warehouse security procedures are maintained at all times
• Managing Health & Safety compliance across the warehouse and transport operation
• Producing management reports on operational performance, delivery service and KPIs
• Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues to maintain excellent customer satisfaction levels

Essential Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Previous experience in a Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager or similar leadership role
• Experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management and Health & Safety regulations
• Experience managing KPIs, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service
• Flexibility to support evening and weekend operational requirements

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing both warehouse and transport operations
• Experience within a fast-paced distribution environment
• Previous responsibility for compliance, fleet management and operational performance

Training Provided

• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment

Apply

If you are an experienced Transport Manager looking for your next challenge with a successful and growing organisation, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.