Transport Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transport and warehousing business is seeking a Transport Manager to lead operations in Lancaster. This role demands proven compliance experience and effective leadership to manage site teams while ensuring financial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong operations management skills and a CPC certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transport operations, ensuring compliance.
• Strong leadership skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Background in driving cost savings and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day haulage operations ensuring compliance.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensure service delivery.
• Drive P&L accountability and resource planning.

Skills

Transport & Operations Management Experience

Transport Compliance Experience

Staff Management

Education

CPC Certification

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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