Transport Manager.

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Chirk is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee operations, manage budgets, and lead teams. This role demands at least 5 years of experience in logistics and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will excel in budget control, negotiation with hauliers, and possess knowledge of transport legislation. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable partnerships.
• Oversee and optimise transport operations and budget.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Logistics experience

Commercial acumen

Transport planning systems

Budget control

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Transporeon

Paragon

Job description

• Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable and cost-efficient partnerships, ensuring capacity for the department’s increasing demand. Manage and optimise both internal and external transport operations.
• Oversee a significant transport budget, ensuring financial efficiency and control.
• Direct and develop the transport planning and time slot management systems to maximise performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to transport and logistics.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety standards across transport and warehousing activities.
• Drive operational excellence, continuously reviewing processes to improve service, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to the transport and warehouse teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment, ideally with proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing and negotiating with hauliers.
• Solid understanding of transport planning systems and time slot management platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in budget control and cost optimisation.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Transporeon or Paragon experience would be highly advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a key area of the business.
• A supportive environment that values innovation, efficiency, and safety.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

If you are a results-focused Transport Manager with the expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.