Transport Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and warehousing business is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee operations in Lancaster. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, compliance expertise, and a proven ability to manage driver and office teams in line with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in compliance.
• Experience in delivering cost savings.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations ensuring compliance.
• Build relationships with customers for service consistency.
• Drive accountability while aligning resources with financial objectives.

Skills

Transport & Operations Management Experience

Transport Compliance Experience

Staff Management

Education

CPC

Job description

• Salary: £40000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North West
• Town/City: Lancaster, Lancashire
• Posted: 04/06/2025
• Reference: 47406_1749031943
  
  

Job Description

Gleeson has been partnered with a Transport and warehousing business looking for a Transport Manager this professional should have a proven track record in compliance and delivering cost savings towards the overall operation.

Job Title: Transport Manager

Locations: Lancaster

Salary: £40 - 55,000 + Benefits

Duties

• Lead the day-to-day haulage operations, ensuring full compliance with legal, industry, and health & safety standards.
• Provide strong and visible leadership to cross-functional site teams, including drivers and transport office personnel.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers, ensuring consistent service delivery and proactive communication.
• Drive P&L accountability, aligning resource planning with both operational demands and financial objectives.
• Foster a high-performance culture by leading, mentoring, and developing team members across all levels.
• Ensure strict adherence to DVSA guidelines, O-Licence conditions, tachograph usage, and working time directive compliance.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Transport & Operations Management Experience
• Transport Compliance Experience
• Staff Management - Routes / Cost Saving / General
• CPC - Needed
  
  

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