Transport Contract Manager

Aspion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days annual leave (incl. BH)

Hybrid/flex working

Gym discounts

Healthcare benefits

GP access

Ownership of site operation

Job summary

Aspion is recruiting a Transport Contract Manager to lead a newly awarded food-sector logistics contract in Silvertown, East London. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drivers and vehicle resources while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong financial performance.

The role requires CPC qualifications, experience in tanker operations (ADR or non-ADR), and excellent stakeholder management. Hybrid working from the site with a competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• CPC-qualification as Transport Manager (essential).
• Experience with ADR tanker operations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and operator licencing requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and KPIs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Operator Licence compliance and related policies.
• Act as the nominated Transport Manager and ensure robust compliance systems.
• Lead, develop and build the local transport and operational team.
• Mobilise and manage the startup performance of a new customer contract.
• Ensure service levels, operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage drivers, fleet capacity and subcontracted transport resources.
• Drive cost efficiency and KPI reporting across the contract.
• Support positive employee relations in a 24/7 transport environment.

Skills

CPC Qualified

ADR Tanker Experience

Transport Legislation

Budget & KPIs

People Management

Job description

Transport Contract Manager

Silvertown, East London

£60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance

Monday - Friday, Days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract & Transport Manager to take ownership of a newly awarded logistics contract in Silvertown. Working for a leading UK bulk transport specialist, you will oversee the operational, commercial and compliance performance of a key food-sector operation involving non-ADR tanker movements.

You will lead the day-to-day transport operation, managing drivers, vehicles, resources and customer service while ensuring strong compliance, efficiency and financial performance. This is a great opportunity to build and develop a team, take ownership of a key site and play a major role in the successful delivery of a new customer contract.

The Benefits:

£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary, dependent on experience
£3,000 Car allowance
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
Gym discounts
Healthcare benefits including support towards dental, optical, physiotherapy and vaccination costs
GP access
Opportunity to take ownership of a newly awarded contract
Significant autonomy to build and develop the site operation
Requirements:

International Transport Manager CPC - essential
Previous experience within a ADR or Non ADR tanker haulage operation is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation
Experience managing busy, high-volume transport operations
Previous experience within a 24/7 logistics environment
Experience managing drivers, fleet capacity and transport planning
Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasting and KPIs
The ability to lead, develop and build operational teams
Experience working within a unionised environment would be highly advantageous
Previous tanker, bulk transport, food logistics or FMCG experience would be particularly desirable
IOSH and/or HACCP qualifications would be advantageous
Responsibilities:

Taking responsibility for the site's Operator Licence compliance, ensuring all O Licence undertakings, transport legislation and internal policies are adhered to.
Acting as the nominated Transport Manager and ensuring robust compliance systems and controls are maintained.
Leading, developing and building the local transport and operational team.
Managing the mobilisation and ongoing performance of a newly awarded customer contract.
Taking overall responsibility for site and contract performance, including service levels, operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
Managing drivers, vehicles, fleet capacity, agency labour and subcontracted transport resources.
Developing effective transport plans to maximise fleet and driver utilisation while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Managing capacity planning and responding effectively to changes in customer volumes and operational requirements.
Building a strong working relationship with the customer and holding regular operational and performance reviews.
Managing contract KPIs, service levels and customer cost reporting.
Monitoring operational expenditure and managing the site within agreed budgets.
Supporting forecasting, budgeting and wider P&L management.
Identifying opportunities to reduce cost, improve utilisation and increase operational efficiency.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the contract.
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance throughout the operation.
Managing customer complaints and operational issues through to resolution within agreed SLA timescales.
Developing strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, agencies and other external stakeholders.
Supporting positive employee relations within a 24/7 transport environment.
Providing operational and strategic input to the wider leadership team.
If you are an experienced, CPC-qualified Transport Manager looking for a hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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