Senior Transport Operations Manager (3PL)

Pollock (Scotrans) Ltd; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday purchasing scheme*

Retail discounts with Circular Benefi​

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*

Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Pollock Scotrans Ltd is recruiting for a Transport Operations Manager based at Bathgate to oversee the transport operations of the locals team and collaborate with other depots. You will manage planning, resources and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Successful candidates will lead a large team including drivers and office staff, ensuring compliance with drivers hours and WTD regulations, and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in the 3PL transport industry.
• Experience in shared user/general haulage sector desirable.
• Understanding of drivers hours and WTD regulations.
• Track record of leading change and making key business decisions.
• Strong analytical ability to review data and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, organising and supervising activities and resources.
• Lead a team of drivers and office staff.
• Engage with key contacts within the customer base.
• Identify peaks and troughs and implement improvements.
• Develop and implement profit or performance improvement plans.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1s and annual PDR interviews with reports.
• Monitor Health, Safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical ability

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pollock Scotrans Ltd is recruiting for a Transport Operations Manager based at Bathgate to oversee the transport operations of the locals team and collaborate with other depots. You will manage planning, resources and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Successful candidates will lead a large team including drivers and office staff, ensuring compliance with drivers hours and WTD regulations, and reporting to senior stakeholders.