Senior Peak Transport Operations Lead

Pertemps Bond; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on / 4 days off

7-week peak assignment

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of transport and despatch operations during the Peak period at a busy Parcel Sort Centre.

You will lead the shift operation, manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams, ensuring the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time. This role requires confident decision-making and handling competing priorities under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Experience managing or coordinating planners, managers and operational staff.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, vehicle utilisation and network flows.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage performance and hold others accountable.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and operational procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.

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 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 management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety and compliance

Microsoft Office

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of transport and despatch operations during the Peak period at a busy Parcel Sort Centre.

You will lead the shift operation, manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams, ensuring the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time. This role requires confident decision-making and handling competing priorities under pressure.