Transport Manager

Morgan Ryder; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK manufacturing firm is seeking a skilled Transport Manager for their North West site. The role involves overseeing daily transport operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, and managing transport budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport management within manufacturing, FMCG, or 3PL operations, along with strong IT and leadership skills. A competitive salary up to £50,000, car allowance, and benefits like pension and health care are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

40 hour working week

Live cover – 3 times salary

Family private health care

Cycle to work

EV Car scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport management within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or 3PL operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport planning, scheduling, and vehicle utilisation.
• Oversee drivers, third-party carriers, and a transport planning team.
• Liaise with customers on delivery requirements and updates.

Skills

Transport management experience

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

Strong IT skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

CPC in Transport Management (Road Haulage)

Job description

A well-established UK manufacturer and distributor is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations for a busy North West site. This is a key role ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods across the UK, while maintaining excellent customer service levels.

Key Responsibilities as Transport Manager

• Manage daily transport planning, scheduling, and vehicle utilisation
• Manage and maintain company O‑Licence compliance
• Oversee drivers, third‑party carriers, and a transport planning team
• Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation and maintain accurate fleet records
• Work closely with internal teams to align transport plans with operational needs
• Liaise with customers on delivery requirements and updates
• Manage transport budgets, cost control, and operational reporting

The successful candidate

• Proven experience in transport management within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG or 3PL operations
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance
• Strong IT skills and excellent leadership and communication abilities
• CPC in Transport Management (Road Haulage)
• Experience working with third‑party logistics providers

On offer

• A salary to £50,000
• Car allowance
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 40 hour working week
• Live cover – 3 times salary
• Family private health care
• Cycle to work
• EV Car scheme
• Free car parking

Genuine promotion potential

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the 'apply now' link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.

Our commitment :

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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