Transport Coordinator / Carrier Manager

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Carrier Manager to be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and managing haulier partners to support business growth. This role involves expanding the haulier pool, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing transport efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a comprehensive knowledge of UK transport regulations and markets. This position offers a competitive salary in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn transport management systems.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• In-depth understanding of operator licensing and insurance regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of UK transport and general haulage markets.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong communication skills, especially over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Grow the haulier pool via various recruitment methods.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing on recruitment strategies.
• Assess regional resource levels and maintain haulier database.
• Develop and manage a search engine for haulier information.
• Onboard new haulier partners according to company procedures.
• Monitor and update compliance with safety and legal requirements.
• Work with operations to ensure competitive carrier rates.
• Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of operator licensing

Knowledge of UK transport markets

Strong communication skills

Job description

Please see below,

Job Overview - Location - Leicester, Salary 35-40k, 8am-5pm Monday - Friday

Purpose of the Role

The Carrier Manager is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and managing haulier partners to support business growth. This includes expanding the haulier pool, ensuring compliance, and maintaining performance standards through structured onboarding and review processes.

Key Responsibilities

Carrier Recruitment & Expansion

• Grow the haulier pool via advertising, market research, referrals, and networking.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to align recruitment with new business wins and tenders.

Resource & Relationship Management

• Assess regional resource levels and maintain a comprehensive haulier database.
• Develop and manage a search engine for quick access to haulier information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with haulier partners to ensure long-term collaboration and loyalty.

Onboarding & Compliance

• Onboard new haulier partners in accordance with company procedures and support integration into transport management systems (TMS) and real time vehicle tracking systems.
• Ensure Haulier data is accurately maintained and updated in relevant systems.
• Monitor and update compliance with safety, legal and insurance requirements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and manage compliance with operational standards.

Cost & Efficiency

• Work with operations to ensure carrier rates are competitive and aligned with business targets.
• Promote greener logistics by partnering with low-emission carriers and supporting sustainable transport initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency and reduce costs through better carrier utilisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn transport management systems.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• In-depth understanding of operator licensing and insurance regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of UK transport and general haulage markets, including vehicle types.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong communication skills, especially over the phone.

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