Transport Manager

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Manager for a renowned transport and warehousing business. The candidate will play a crucial role in leading operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a high-performance culture among teams. Ideal candidates will possess significant transport management experience and a CPC qualification, ready to drive success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in compliance and delivering cost savings.
• Experience in managing transport operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations ensuring compliance with standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Drive P&L accountability and resource planning.

Skills

Transport & Operations Management Experience

Transport Compliance Experience

Staff Management

Education

CPC Certification

Job description

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Gleeson has been partnered with a Transport and warehousing business looking for a Transport Manager this professional should have a proven track record in compliance and delivering cost savings towards the overall operation.

Job Title: Transport Manager
Locations: Lancaster
Salary: £40 - 55,000 + Benefits

Duties:

• Lead the day-to-day haulage operations, ensuring full compliance with legal, industry, and health & safety standards.
• Provide strong and visible leadership to cross-functional site teams, including drivers and transport office personnel.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, ensuring consistent service delivery and proactive communication.
• Drive P&L accountability, aligning resource planning with both operational demands and financial objectives.
• Foster a high-performance culture by leading, mentoring, and developing team members across all levels.
• Ensure strict adherence to DVSA guidelines, O-Licence conditions, tachograph usage, and working time directive compliance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Transport & Operations Management Experience
• Transport Compliance Experience
• Staff Management - Routes / Cost Saving / General
• CPC - Needed
  

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