Lead Transport Contract Manager - Food Logistics, 24/7

Aspion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days annual leave (incl. BH)

Hybrid/flex working

Gym discounts

Healthcare benefits

GP access

Ownership of site operation

Job summary

Aspion is recruiting a Transport Contract Manager to lead a newly awarded food-sector logistics contract in Silvertown, East London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drivers and vehicle resources while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong financial performance.

The role requires CPC qualifications, experience in tanker operations (ADR or non-ADR), and excellent stakeholder management. Hybrid working from the site with a competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• CPC-qualification as Transport Manager (essential).
• Experience with ADR tanker operations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and operator licencing requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Operator Licence compliance and related policies.
• Act as the nominated Transport Manager and ensure robust compliance systems.
• Lead, develop and build the local transport and operational team.
• Mobilise and manage the startup performance of a new customer contract.
• Ensure service levels, operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage drivers, fleet capacity and subcontracted transport resources.
• Drive cost efficiency and KPI reporting across the contract.
• Support positive employee relations in a 24/7 transport environment.

Skills

CPC Qualified

ADR Tanker Experience

Transport Legislation

Budget & KPIs

People Management

Job description

Aspion is recruiting a Transport Contract Manager to lead a newly awarded food-sector logistics contract in Silvertown, East London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drivers and vehicle resources while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong financial performance.

The role requires CPC qualifications, experience in tanker operations (ADR or non-ADR), and excellent stakeholder management. Hybrid working from the site with a competitive package is offered.