Operations Manager Transport & Distribution in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Bristol to lead and optimize transport and distribution operations. This hands-on role involves driving operational efficiency and supporting a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in logistics management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Excel and Transport Management Systems. This position offers an opportunity to impact a growing transport business significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or distribution management.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven, customer-focused, and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
• Provide leadership support and deputise for senior management when needed.
• Manage subcontractor performance and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Implement process improvements and standardise best practices across regions.
• Mentor and develop operational teams to strengthen capability and resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Resilience

Tools

Excel

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Operations Manager - Transport & Distribution

Location: Bristol | Pay: £22/hour | Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 | 37.5 hrs/week

Our client in Bristol is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise transport and distribution operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will drive operational efficiency, maintain service excellence, and support a high‑performing team across multiple regions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day‑to‑day transport operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost control
• Provide leadership support and deputise for senior management when needed
• Manage subcontractor performance and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Implement process improvements and standardise best practices across regions
• Mentor and develop operational teams to strengthen capability and resilience

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in transport, logistics, or distribution management
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Results‑driven, customer‑focused, and resilient under pressure

This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing transport business and progress your operational career.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.