Transport Manager

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

Job summary

A leading transport and warehousing business is seeking a Transport Manager to lead operations in Lancaster. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, managing teams, and achieving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, strong leadership skills, and a CPC qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in compliance and cost savings.
• Experience in leading day-to-day haulage operations.
• Ability to build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead haulage operations ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Drive P&L accountability and align resources with operational demands.

Skills

Transport & Operations Management Experience

Transport Compliance Experience

Staff Management

Education

CPC

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Gleeson has 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
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Duties:

1. Lead the day-to-day haulage operations, ensuring full compliance with legal, industry, and health & safety standards.
2. Provide strong and visible leadership to cross-functional site teams, including drivers and transport office personnel.
3. Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, ensuring consistent service delivery and proactive communication.
4. Drive P&L accountability, aligning resource planning with operational demands and financial objectives.
5. Foster a high-performance culture by leading, mentoring, and developing team members across all levels.
6. 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 - Required

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