Transport General Manager

Evri; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking an exceptional Transport General Manager to lead a high-volume night-time operation at a key hub in the UK. You will drive safety, compliance and cost efficiency while delivering outstanding service across the network.

In this strategic role you will manage a large team, optimise resource deployment, and work closely with the Head of Transport Operations to achieve performance targets during peak periods. A passion for people and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant transport management experience in fast-paced logistics, distribution or parcel environments.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance and industry best practice.
• Experience leading large teams during peak periods.
• Proven track record of delivering performance and cost efficiencies.
• Experience using transport management systems and vehicle telematics.
• Ability to present detailed reports to senior leadership.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night-shift transport operation with focus on performance, compliance, service, safety and cost control.
• Strategically deploy drivers, tractors, trailers and resources to meet demand.
• Oversee parcel movement through the primary network during peaks and manage high volumes.
• Coach and develop Transport Shift Managers and teams to create a high-performing culture.
• Drive fuel efficiency and performance using TMS and vehicle telemetry tools.
• Develop annual and peak plans ensuring capacity and contingency readiness.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and health & safety requirements.
• Analyze performance, identify root causes of KPI issues and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to onboard clients and maximise profitability.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to deliver service excellence.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Sunday 6 September 2026 at 23:59

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8 to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Lead the Future of Night-Time Transport Operations

We're looking for an exceptional Transport General Manager to lead and develop a complex, high-volume transport operation within one of our key Hub locations.

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering a safe, legally compliant, customer-focused, and cost-efficient transport operation. Working closely with the Head of Transport Operations, you'll drive operational excellence, lead large teams, optimise resources during peak periods, and ensure outstanding service delivery across our network.

If you're a proven transport leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and has a passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Transport General Manager, you will:

• Lead the night-shift transport operation, ensuring excellence in performance, compliance, service, safety, and cost management.
• Manage the strategic deployment of drivers, tractor units, trailers, and operational resources to meet business and customer demands.
• Oversee the successful movement of parcels through the primary network during peak periods and manage significant B2C collection volumes.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Transport Shift Managers and operational teams, creating a high-performing culture.
• Drive fuel efficiency and operational performance through effective use of transport management systems and vehicle telemetry tools.
• Develop and deliver annual and peak operational plans, ensuring capacity, resource, and contingency requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health & safety requirements, and company standards.
• Analyse operational performance, identify root causes of KPI failures, and implement effective improvement plans.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to support the successful onboarding of new clients and maximise profitability.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers to deliver exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

• Significant transport management experience within a fast-paced logistics, distribution, or parcel environment.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance, and industry best practice.
• Experience leading large operational teams through high-volume and peak trading periods.
• Proven track record of delivering operational performance and cost efficiencies.
• Experience using transport management systems and vehicle telematics.
• Ability to produce and present detailed operational reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally across operations, finance, HR, commercial, and customer-facing teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior leadership level.
• Commercially astute with an ability to balance service, compliance, and cost.
• Highly organised with strong planning and project management skills.
• Data-driven decision-maker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a business where transport operations are at the heart of customer success. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, influence strategy, develop talented teams, and play a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic operation.

Evri Group for everyone

We’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.