Transport Manager

Aspion; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics business in Colchester is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee all transport operations. The ideal candidate will manage a dynamic team, ensure adherence to transport legislation, and drive performance across a busy general haulage and pallet network. The role offers a competitive salary of GBP40,000 - GBP50,000, depending on experience, and requires strong leadership and compliance skills within the transport sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a national general haulage fleet.
• Strong background in general haulage and/or pallet network operations.
• Confident decision-maker, able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of transport operations.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of planners and transport staff.
• Ensuring full compliance with O-Licence, driver hours, and transport legislation.
• Driving continuous improvement across the general haulage and pallet network operation.

Skills

CPC Transport Management Qualification

Experience managing transport teams

Strong customer service skills

Ability to negotiate and manage relationships

Tools

Transport technology (Sterling)

Tracking and telematics systems

Job description

Transport Manager

General Haulage & Pallet Network

Colchester, Essex

GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 (depending on experience)

Monday Friday, Days

A leading logistics business is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join its Colchester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong transport professional to take full ownership of a busy, fast-paced transport function within a general haulage and pallet network environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Transport Manager who can lead people, drive compliance, optimise fleet performance and deliver high service levels across a mixed operation including general haulage, groupage, tramping and pallet network activity.

The Transport Manager will be responsible for the overall management of transport operations, ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency and commercial performance, while developing a high-performing team of planners and drivers.

The Candidate

• CPC Transport Management Qualification
• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a national general haulage fleet
• Strong background in general haulage and/or pallet network operations
• Experience managing transport teams, including planners and drivers
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance service, cost and profitability
• Sound knowledge of national transport operations, tramping and backload optimisation
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, driver hours and fleet management
• Ability to negotiate and manage third-party haulier relationships and rates
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Confident decision-maker, able to perform under pressure and to tight deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of transport operations
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of planners and transport staff
• Managing driver performance, compliance, and engagement
• Ensuring full compliance with O-Licence, driver hours, and transport legislation
• Overseeing national route planning, inbound and outbound flows, and pallet network operations
• Ownership of transport KPIs, service levels and operational performance
• Making commercial decisions on fleet utilisation, ad-hoc pricing and backload opportunities
• Managing and developing relationships with third-party hauliers and 3PL partners
• Negotiating haulier rates and monitoring third-party performance
• Overseeing planning systems and transport technology (currently Sterling)
• Monitoring fleet performance using tracking and telematics systems
• Handling customer escalations and ensuring critical service KPIs are achieved
• Driving continuous improvement across the general haulage and pallet network operation

If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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