Transport Manager

Morgan Ryder; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Family private health care

Cycle to work

Free car parking

Genuine promotion potential

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations at a busy North West site. This key role ensures compliant and cost-effective movement of products while maintaining excellent customer service. Candidates should have proven experience in transport management and strong knowledge of UK transport legislation. The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 along with benefits including private health care and genuine promotion potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport management within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or 3PL.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Strong IT skills and excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport planning, scheduling, and vehicle utilisation.
• Oversee drivers, third-party carriers, and a transport planning team.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation and maintain accurate fleet records.

Skills

Transport management experience

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

IT skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Director - Supply Chain & Procurement

A well-established and thriving UK manufacturer and distributor is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations for a busy North West site. This is a key role ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of products across the UK, while maintaining excellent customer service levels.

Base pay range

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Key Responsibilities as Transport Manager

• Manage daily transport planning, scheduling, and vehicle utilisation
• Manage and maintain company O‑Licence compliance
• Oversee drivers, third‑party carriers, and a transport planning team
• Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation and maintain accurate fleet records
• Work closely with internal teams to align transport plans with operational needs
• Liaise with customers on delivery requirements and updates
• Manage transport budgets, cost control, and operational reporting

The successful candidate

• Proven experience in transport management within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or 3PL operations
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Strong IT skills and excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Experience working with third‑party logistics providers

On offer

• A salary of up to £50,000
• Pension
• Family private health care
• Cycle to work
• Free car parking
• Genuine promotion potential

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short‑term and fixed‑term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Equal opportunities

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.