Peak-Time Transport & Despatch Lead

Pertemps Royal Mail; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on / 4 off

6:00am - 6:00pm

Peak 7-week assignment

On-site role

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking an experienced Transport Manager for a peak-period assignment at a Milton Keynes parcel sort centre. You will lead the shift, manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and teams, and ensure the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You will make quick decisions, handle competing priorities, and address operational issues as they arise during the peak season. The role offers 6:00am–6:00pm hours and a 4 on/4 off pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport, logistics or despatch operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and stakeholder management.

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 elevate 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

Operational leadership

Transport operations

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking an experienced Transport Manager for a peak-period assignment at a Milton Keynes parcel sort centre. You will lead the shift, manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and teams, and ensure the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You will make quick decisions, handle competing priorities, and address operational issues as they arise during the peak season. The role offers 6:00am–6:00pm hours and a 4 on/4 off pattern.