Transport Manager

Morgan Ryder Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager for a key role in the North West. This role involves overseeing daily transport operations, managing planning, compliance, and liaising with customers. The ideal candidate will have proven transport management experience within manufacturing or distribution, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a salary up to £50,000 along with benefits such as pension and paid holidays.

Benefits

Pension

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free car parking

Genuine promotion potential

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance with UK transport legislation and maintain accurate fleet records.

Skills

Transport management

Compliance with UK transport legislation

Leadership

Communication skills

IT 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

Success Criteria / Experience Required

• 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 up to £50,000
• Pension
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Genuine promotion potential

How to apply

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

Company background

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Equal Opportunities

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.

Job Info

Job Title: Transport Manager

Company: Morgan Ryder Associates

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Posted: [date not provided]

Closes: Jan 5th 2026

Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time