Peak-Season Transport Manager (4-on/4-off)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off

Peak assignment

7 weeks

6am-6pm

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Milton Keynes to lead transport and despatch operations during a peak period. The role focuses on owning the shift, directing Transport Planners, Site Managers and teams, and ensuring work plans are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You will be responsible for decision-making under pressure, managing priorities, and resolving operational disruptions while maintaining KPI targets and compliant, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Experience coordinating planners, managers and staff.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and vehicle utilisation.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage performance and accountability.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in senior operational environments such as transport management or logistics would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift.
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved.
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity.
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and escalate no-shows.
• Ensure strict adherence to planned departure times and operational procedures.
• Ensure safe, compliant and legal operations across the shift.
• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans.
• Ensure the Parcel Sort Centre is clear of all due parcels at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and maintain accountability across the shift.

Skills

Transport operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Safety compliance

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Milton Keynes to lead transport and despatch operations during a peak period. The role focuses on owning the shift, directing Transport Planners, Site Managers and teams, and ensuring work plans are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You will be responsible for decision-making under pressure, managing priorities, and resolving operational disruptions while maintaining KPI targets and compliant, safe operations.