Transport Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a complex logistics operation in Kent. You will drive a high-performance culture and ensure compliance across transport and fleet operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in unionized logistics settings and a solid understanding of transport systems. This role offers a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading in logistics management
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to engage and inspire a team

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day people management of direct reports
• Oversee Transport/Fleet/MHE compliance
• Support transport change projects

Skills

Transport/Fleet/MHE knowledge

Leadership

Unionized operation experience

Change management

Relationship building

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

transport scheduling tools

tachomaster

fleet systems

Job description

• A key leadership position within a fast paced and complex logistics operation.
• A people focused leader required.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading logistics organisation.

Job Description

A key leadership position within a fast paced and complex logistics operation. Based at our client's operation in Kent you will be required to demonstrate a leadership approach that promotes a high performing and inclusive culture, whilst also meeting legal, KPI and budgetary targets. Key responsibilities of the Transport Manager will include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day people management for direct reports.
• Oversee Transport/Fleet/MHE compliance.
• Support in sharing best compliance practice across the network and site.
• Manage the on-site trade union relationship.
• Support widescale Transport change projects to support design and implementation.
• Work closely with the Head of Transport and Central Planning Team to identify opportunities for further transport optimisation, understanding the balance between service and cost.
• Ensure that the customer is at the centre of every decision-making process.
• Operate within legislation, policy and process in all matters ranging from people management to HSE.
• Remain up-to-date with and understand existing Transport and Fleet legislative requirements and review processes to support operational adherence.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Transport Manager will live within commuting distance of our client's operation in Kent and will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Strong Transport/Fleet/MHE knowledge and leadership experience within a similar role.
• Previous experience of leading within a unionised logistics operation.
• The ability to lead, engage and inspire others in order to deliver successful results.
• Take a positive approach to successfully leading change.
• Be able to manage and maintain strong collaborative working relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders across a variety of levels.
• Sound knowledge of transport and fleet systems i.e. transport scheduling tools, tachomaster, fleet systems.
• CPC qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

A basic salary of between £65,000 and £75,000 and a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Company Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance

If you are ready to take the next step in your logistics career, apply today for this exciting Transport Manager position.