Transport Manager

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

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment is seeking a Transport Manager for a renowned transport and warehousing company. The role involves overseeing daily haulage operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-performance culture through effective leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport management and compliance, with an emphasis on cost savings.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in transport and operations management.
• Expertise in transport compliance essential.
• Staff management experience focused on cost saving and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Provide leadership to teams including drivers and transport office personnel.
• Drive P&L accountability and resource planning to meet operational demands.

Skills

Transport & Operations Management Experience

Transport Compliance Experience

Staff Management

Education

CPC

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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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