Senior Transport Operations Manager

SRG Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment Ltd in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport operation, overseeing 4 Transport Planners and around 150 drivers. The role focuses on delivering efficient planning, safety, compliance and cost control in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will manage daily operations, drive improvements in route efficiency and driver utilisation, and lead a team to meet service levels and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport supervisory role.
• Experience managing a sizeable transport operation and a large driver workforce.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a team of transport planners.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours and operational compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

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.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, vehicle utilisation and overall operational productivity.
• Set clear expectations and performance standards, holding individuals accountable for results.
• Manage recruitment, induction, training, development and retention of transport personnel.
• Address attendance, conduct and performance issues in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable transport legislation, drivers' hours, working time rules and vehicle operating requirements.
• Maintain high standards of road safety, driver welfare and vehicle compliance.
• Ensure drivers are appropriately trained, licensed and competent for their roles.
• Support audits, investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Ensure customer delivery requirements and service-level agreements are consistently achieved.
• Manage escalations relating to missed deliveries, service issues and operational disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with senior management regarding operational performance, risks and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People-management

Route planning

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Job description

SRG Recruitment Ltd in Fareham is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport operation, overseeing 4 Transport Planners and around 150 drivers. The role focuses on delivering efficient planning, safety, compliance and cost control in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will manage daily operations, drive improvements in route efficiency and driver utilisation, and lead a team to meet service levels and customer requirements.