Transport Manager

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Transport Manager to lead their operations in Bolton. This key leadership role involves overseeing the transport division, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general haulage and pallet distribution, coupled with excellent leadership skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving sector, where you will drive business growth and manage a high-performing team. If you are results-driven and ready for a challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car

Competitive salary

Opportunity for strategic influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior logistics or transport management role.
• Strong understanding of haulage and pallet network operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport operations, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
• Manage a high-performing team and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and improve fleet performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Cost Control

Transport Compliance

People Management

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Job description

Transport Manager
Location: Bolton
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

Our client, a well-established transport and logistics business, is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead their General Haulage and Pallet Network operations in Bolton. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining compliance, and ensuring continued business growth.

The Role

The transport manager will be responsible for the overall management of the transport division, overseeing fleet operations, service levels, and cost control. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded leader with a strong background in haulage and pallet distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations, ensuring efficiency and profitability
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, driving operational excellence
• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, including O-Licence requirements
• Maintain and enhance relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Monitor and improve fleet performance, service levels, and KPIs
• Drive business growth through effective financial and operational management

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Transport Manager, or senior logistics role
• Strong understanding of General Haulage and Pallet Network operations
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification preferred
• Experience in budget management, cost control, and commercial growth
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• A strong grasp of transport compliance and industry regulations

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000
• Opportunity to lead a well-established and growing transport operation
• A key leadership role with strategic influence in the business
• Bonus scheme
• Company car

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven transport professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced sector.