Senior Transport Operations Leader (CPC)

WR Logistics; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer matching

Life cover

Family health plan

Wellbeing and counselling support

Discounts on retail, travel and cinema

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead a large transport operation and drive performance. You will coach a team of 30+ drivers and staff, owning cost, service, productivity and compliance while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of transport regulation and fleet operations, delivering excellent service in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large transport operation and team.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and fleet operations.
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on service and cost.
• A hands-on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 30+ drivers and employees.
• Own transport performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Transport operations knowledge

Cost/service focus

Education

CPC - Certificate of Professional Competence

Job description

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead a large transport operation and drive performance. You will coach a team of 30+ drivers and staff, owning cost, service, productivity and compliance while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of transport regulation and fleet operations, delivering excellent service in a fast-paced FMCG environment.