Transport Manager

Loom Talent; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Pension

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent are partnering with a leading contract logistics business in Feltham to recruit a Transport Manager who will take responsibility for the transport operation at the distribution centre.

This hands-on role oversees a fleet of 50+ vehicles, driving service, performance and continuous improvement. A National/International CPC and 3+ years' experience are required, with commuting to Feltham essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Transport Management experience in Food, FMCG or Contract Logistics.
• Experience managing a fleet of 50+ vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Hands-on, operational approach with strong leadership skills.
• Passion for people development, service improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to commute to Feltham.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transport team and daily operation.
• Support route planning and ensure routes meet weight and time restrictions.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF by route, driver and customer.
• Maintain full compliance with the site's Operator Licence.
• Ensure temperature control and cold-chain compliance are maintained.
• Manage POD compliance and investigate delivery discrepancies.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and budgets.
• Work with vehicle contractors to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with warehouse, distribution and wider teams.
• Develop and motivate the team to improve productivity, service and performance.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operations management

Compliance knowledge

Education

National/International CPC qualification

Job description

Loom Talent are delighted to be partnering with a leading contract logistics business in the recruitment of a Transport Manager to take overall responsibility for the transport operation at their Feltham distribution centre.

This is a hands-on management role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of a fleet of 50+ vehicles, while driving service, operational performance and continuous improvement.

Transport Manager

Feltham | Contract Logistics | £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus

Transport Operation Responsibilities

You will take ownership of the day-to-day transport operation, including:

• Leading and managing the transport team and daily operation.
• Supporting route planning and ensuring routes meet legal weight and time restrictions.
• Monitoring key transport KPIs, including OTIF performance by route, driver and customer.
• Maintaining full compliance with the site's Operator Licence.
• Ensuring temperature control and cold-chain compliance are maintained.
• Managing POD compliance and investigating delivery discrepancies.
• Managing vehicle maintenance, repairs and associated budgets.
• Working closely with vehicle contractors to minimise downtime.
• Working collaboratively with warehouse, distribution and wider operational teams.
• Developing and motivating the team to improve productivity, service and performance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Transport Manager who can demonstrate:

• 3+ years' Transport Management experience within Food, FMCG or Contract Logistics.
• Experience managing a fleet of 50+ vehicles.
• A National/International CPC qualification.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• A hands-on, operational approach with strong leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for people development, service improvement and operational excellence.
• The ability to commute to Feltham.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension
• Additional company benefits