Depot Transport Manager: Lead, Optimize & Comply

Whistl Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee its Bristol depot, ensuring efficient and compliant transport services. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a transport office, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a Transport Manager CPC. Responsibilities include resource planning, team management, compliance adherence, and cost management. This full-time role offers a range of benefits and requires 40 hours per week, with flexibility to support a 24-hour operation.

Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing a busy traffic/transport office.
• Experience with telematics/tracking systems.
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data for improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily resources across the network based on forecasts.
• Recruit and onboard drivers and transport support staff.
• Manage depot profit and loss and monitor spend against forecasts.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in transport operations.

Skills

Managing transport operations

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) - National or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A logistics solutions provider is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee its Bristol depot, ensuring efficient and compliant transport services. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a transport office, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a Transport Manager CPC. Responsibilities include resource planning, team management, compliance adherence, and cost management. This full-time role offers a range of benefits and requires 40 hours per week, with flexibility to support a 24-hour operation.