Transport Manager

Pertemps Bond; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a seasoned Transport Coordinator to lead peak-period transport and despatch operations at a busy parcel sort centre in Livingston. You will manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams to deliver safe, on-time performance and efficient vehicle utilisation.

The role requires decision-making under pressure, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to resolving issues during high-volume periods.

Qualifications

• Experienced transport or logistics professional with operational leadership experience.
• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations.
• Strong leadership of multiple teams and coordination of planners and staff.
• Solid understanding of transport operations, vehicle utilisation and network flows.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift.
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved.
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity.
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and elevate no-shows.
• Ensure strict adherence to planned departure times and operational procedures.
• Ensure safe, compliant and legal operations across the shift.
• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans.
• Ensure the Parcel Sort Centre is clear of all due parcels at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and maintain accountability across the shift.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Location: Livingston - EH54 8AL

Pay: £23.00-£27.00 per hour

Hours: 12:00-20:00pm OR 20:00-04:00am

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday

Assignment: 9 November – 24 December 2026

Duration: 7 weeks

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of transport and despatch operations during the Peak period.
This is a key operational leadership position within a busy Parcel Sort Centre. You will be responsible for leading the shift operation, managing Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams, and ensuring the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
You’ll need to be confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and taking control when operational issues arise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift


• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams


• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved


• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures


• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity


• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels


• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly


• Manage contractor driver attendance and elevate no-shows


• Ensure strict adherence to planned departure times and operational procedures


• Ensure safe, compliant and legal operations across the shift


• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans


• Ensure the Parcel Sort Centre is clear of all due parcels at the end of the shift


• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders


• Provide clear direction and maintain accountability across the shift

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced transport or logistics professional with strong operational leadership experience.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations


• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions


• Experience managing or coordinating planners, managers and operational staff


• Strong understanding of transport operations, vehicle utilisation and network flows


• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills


• The ability to manage performance and hold others accountable


• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and operational procedures


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment


• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills

Previous experience in transport management, transport control, logistics management, haulage, parcel operations, network operations or a similar senior operational environment would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £23-£27 per hour


• Fixed 7-week Peak assignment


• Senior operational responsibility


• Opportunity to lead a high-volume transport and distribution operation


• Fast-paced environment during the busiest period of the year