Transport Manager

Igloo Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Igloo Ltd is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport planning and operations within a busy logistics environment.

You will lead a team, manage nationwide vehicle movements, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the department. This senior role offers strong career progression and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience in a Transport Manager or equivalent senior transport management role.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of transport planning and operational management.
• CPC Transport Manager qualification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting a team, ensuring high standards of performance, communication and accountability.
• Overseeing transport planning and day-to-day transport operations.
• Coordinating the nationwide movement of vehicles using transport resources efficiently.
• Monitoring operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
• Ensuring transport activities are organised effectively and operational requirements are met.
• Providing leadership and direction to the department, supporting continuous improvement and effective decision-making.

Skills

Transport management

People management

Transport planning

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Full-Time, Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Strong Potential for Permanent Placement After This

Immediate Start!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport planning and operational activities within a busy logistics environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident transport professional with strong leadership skills and a strategic approach to managing operations. You will be responsible for leading a team, overseeing the movement of vehicles nationwide and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance across the department.

The Role:

As Transport Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting a team, ensuring high standards of performance, communication and accountability.
• Overseeing transport planning and day-to-day transport operations.
• Coordinating the nationwide movement of vehicles using transport resources efficiently.
• Monitoring operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
• Ensuring transport activities are organised effectively and operational requirements are met.
• Providing leadership and direction to the department, supporting continuous improvement and effective decision-making.

The Person:

• Essential: Proven experience in a Transport Manager or equivalent senior transport management role.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of transport planning and operational management.
• CPC Transport Manager qualification highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead and influence transport operations.
• A senior role with scope to drive operational improvements.
• Support from Igloo throughout the recruitment process.

Commutable from:

Warwick, Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.