Peak Transport Operations Lead (4-on/4-off)

Pertemps Bond; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on / 4 days off

6:00am-6:00pm shift

Peak assignment, 7 weeks

Senior operational responsibility

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a Transport Manager for a peak-period assignment at Stoke-On-Trent. You will lead the shift, manage Transport Planners and Site Managers, and ensure safe, timely transport and despatch operations during high-volume periods.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams, meeting service commitments, and optimizing vehicle utilisation while maintaining safety and compliance throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport or logistics operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and operational procedures.

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 escalations for no-shows.
• Ensure planned departure times and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and legal operation across the shift.
• Manage operational risks and contingency plans.
• Ensure parcels are cleared from the sort centre at end of shift.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Transport operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a Transport Manager for a peak-period assignment at Stoke-On-Trent. You will lead the shift, manage Transport Planners and Site Managers, and ensure safe, timely transport and despatch operations during high-volume periods.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams, meeting service commitments, and optimizing vehicle utilisation while maintaining safety and compliance throughout the shift.