Senior Transport Operations Manager

SRG Recruitment; Fareham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead our transport operation and oversee a team of 4 Transport Planners and approximately 150 drivers. The role focuses on day-to-day management, efficient delivery planning, customer service and driving performance, safety and cost efficiency.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong people-management skills and the ability to manage a large operation within a busy logistics environment, with a clear emphasis on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport supervisory role.
• Experience managing a sizeable transport operation and a large driver workforce.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned and executed efficiently.
• Manage and support a team of 4 Transport Planners, ensuring effective route planning, resource allocation and driver utilisation.
• Oversee a driver workforce of approximately 150 drivers, maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism and accountability.
• Ensure the effective deployment of vehicles and drivers to meet operational demands and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily transport performance, resolving operational issues, delays and service failures promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, vehicle utilisation and overall operational productivity.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Route planning

Driver management

Operations management

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Job description

SRG Recruitment in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead our transport operation and oversee a team of 4 Transport Planners and approximately 150 drivers. The role focuses on day-to-day management, efficient delivery planning, customer service and driving performance, safety and cost efficiency.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong people-management skills and the ability to manage a large operation within a busy logistics environment, with a clear emphasis on