Transport Assistant Site Manager

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Transport Assistant Site Manager for their Regional Service Centre in Warrington. The role involves managing a large transport operation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong people management skills and a solid understanding of Road Transport Regulations. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Seasonal bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Uniform clothing allowance

25% discount on merchandise

Up to 70% discount at staff shops

Eligibility to join Sharesave Scheme

Free access to medical support services

Onsite canteen

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Transport Manager or Site Manager in logistics.
• Good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations.
• Experience managing large transport teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport operation ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drive performance by monitoring KPIs and leading the team.
• Build positive relationships with management and colleagues.

Skills

People Management

Cost Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

National CPC Licence

Job description

Transport Assistant Site Manager, Warrington

Client:

Next

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Location

Warrington, UK

Up to £22.42 per hour (c£46,700 per annum), depending on experience plus comprehensive bonus and benefits

Contract

Permanent, 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday 08:00-16:30, flexibility required

Life at Next

• A competitive salary with seasonal bonus scheme and contributory pension
• Executive Share Allocation
• Uniform clothing allowance of £450 per season alongside company issued uniform
• 25% discount on Next merchandise
• Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
• Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
• Digicare+ gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments
• Onsite canteen
• Free Parking

Where will Next take you?

Next is one of the UK’s best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. Behind the scenes we are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 9000 people across our distribution network.

Our success depends on the expertise and passion of our teams across the UK. As a Transport Manager at Next, you will face challenges in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. We serve over 2 million customers; managing a large, talented, and efficient distribution operation is key to our success.

About the role:

Based in our rapidly growing Regional Service Centre, managing a significant transport operation, we seek a people-focused Transport Assistant Site Manager to lead the transport team.

The main goal is to ensure the traffic operation runs smoothly, accurately, and cost-effectively 24/7. Ensuring compliance with all legal regulations is critical, and the Transport Manager should have a solid knowledge of Road Transport Regulations and manage all activities to ensure compliance.

You will seek cost savings where appropriate and manage yard activities to meet high standards in all areas.

This role requires effective people management skills to drive performance by monitoring KPIs and leading by example. You will manage Team Managers and report directly to the Regional Service Centre Manager, deputising as needed, and supporting the warehouse team. Building positive relationships with management, colleagues, and the wider business is essential.

About you:

You should be an experienced Transport Manager or Site Manager in a large distribution or logistics environment, capable of managing a large operation in a fast-paced setting. Excellent people management skills, experience handling complex employment issues, and coaching abilities are required.

You must possess a good knowledge of Road Transport Regulations, hold a national CPC licence, and ensure ‘O’ Licence requirements are met. Experience managing large transport teams within retail or distribution sectors and a good educational background are also necessary.