Senior Transport Manager - FMCG, Bristol | 40% Bonus

TLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

20% M&S Discount

Healthcare plan

Employee perks app

Wellbeing programme

Induction & training

Cycle to Work

Job summary

TLP in Bristol is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations on site, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.

You will report to the Logistics Manager and oversee around 9 direct reports and approximately 50 HGV drivers, driving safety, compliance and cost/service performance while delivering a best-in-class transport service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a transport function with end-to-end accountability for performance, compliance and service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, driver hours and operator licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage complexity and perform under pressure within a high-volume operation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety initiatives at site level and for compliance breaches.
• Lead Operational excellence in cost and service, including peak planning and delivery.
• Oversee fleet safety, legal compliance and maintenance in collaboration with engineering managers.
• Develop shift managers through coaching and IDPs to sustain performance.
• Manage P&L, budgets and weekly reporting to senior management.
• Directly manage a team of shift managers, coordinators and drivers, fostering a proactive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Budgeting

Safety & regulatory

Education

Transport Managers CPC Certification

Job description

TLP in Bristol is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to lead day-to-day transport operations on site, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.

You will report to the Logistics Manager and oversee around 9 direct reports and approximately 50 HGV drivers, driving safety, compliance and cost/service performance while delivering a best-in-class transport service.