Transport Manager

JR United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national company is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Lancaster. This full-time role involves overseeing transport operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive logistics expertise and strong leadership skills, contributing to strategic planning and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager in multi-drop logistics.
• Experience managing ADR movements; tanker experience highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations including fleet management.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and safety standards.
• Drive cost-efficiency and streamline processes.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

People Management

Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Transport Manager to join a well-established and growing national business based in Lancaster. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity to play a key leadership role in a fast-paced, professional transport operation.

If you're passionate about logistics, thrive on optimising performance, and have experience with ADR (carriage of dangerous goods) – ideally with a background in tanker or “takers” transport –

we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead day-to-day transport operations, including fleet management, route planning, and driver scheduling
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, drivers’ hours, and safety standards
• Drive cost-efficiency, streamline processes, and implement performance improvements
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Motivate and manage a team of professional drivers
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Monitor KPIs and produce reports with actionable insights
• Investigate and resolve vehicle incidents or compliance issues
• Stay current with logistics trends and regulatory changes
• Promote sustainability and safety within the transport function
• Manage budgets and contribute to strategic planning

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager in a multi-drop logistics or similar setting
• Hands-on experience managing ADR movements – tanker experience is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, planning, and people management skills
• Deep knowledge of transport legislation and compliance
• Tech-savvy with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected national brand
• Lead a high-impact team with autonomy and support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom