Driver Operations Manager, Finished Vehicle Logistics

CMA CGM; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Fantastic holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics recruits a Driver Manager to oversee daily vehicle delivery and collection across the UK, based in Banbury. The role leads planning, despatch and admin teams, ensuring drivers are supported and schedules run efficiently with a professional service for manufacturers, retailers and online vehicle sellers.

You will report to the Head of Operations, manage performance, recruit and train staff, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driver/transport/operations management.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Able to use performance data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; UK geography knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily vehicle movements and driver allocation across the UK.
• Lead planning, despatch and administration teams; monitor KPIs and cost control.
• Recruitment, succession planning and maintaining training guides and procedures.
• Ensure safety, compliance and regulatory requirements are met; provide operational cover as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Data-driven decisions

UK geography knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CEVA Logistics recruits a Driver Manager to oversee daily vehicle delivery and collection across the UK, based in Banbury. The role leads planning, despatch and admin teams, ensuring drivers are supported and schedules run efficiently with a professional service for manufacturers, retailers and online vehicle sellers.

You will report to the Head of Operations, manage performance, recruit and train staff, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.