Transport Manager

Bis Henderson; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Chesterfield seeks an experienced Transport Manager to oversee in-house fleet operations and a major 3PL contract. Responsibilities include leading a high-performance team, driving transport efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must possess a CPC and demonstrate a proven track record in the logistics industry, specifically with managing 3PL contracts. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a CPC for transport operations.
• Experience in managing 3PL logistics contracts is crucial.
• Strong organizational skills needed for managing fleet and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing transport team.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations.
• Manage transport budget and compliance assessments.
• Optimize transport planning and route efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the Operator Licence.

Skills

Service excellence

Transport planning expertise

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Location

Chesterfield

Salary

£50,000.00 + bonus and benefits

Summary

An experienced, customer focused and data led Transport Manager is required to ensure that the highest standards of quality, efficiency, compliance and service are delivered across this multi-site operation. You will be managing an in-house fleet of vehicles and drivers as well as a large 3PL contract delivering to retailers. Must have a CPC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team, conduct performance management and develop a succession planning strategy
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in transport operations
• Implement internal audits and compliance assessments
• Manage and control the transport budget
• Drive cost saving initiatives
• Optimise transport planning using data driven insights and enhance route efficiency and vehicle utilisation
• Hold the Operator Licence and ensure full regulatory compliance
• Monitor 3PL contract

Experience

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) required
• Proven track record of service excellence and on-time delivery performance
• Expertise in transport planning systems and scheduling methodologies
• Strong organisational skills and financial acumen
• Able to successfully manage and motivate transport teams
• Experienced with the management of 3PL logistics contract
• Develop and implement strategic transport solutions to support business growth.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.