Transport Manager

WR Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is searching for an experienced Transport Manager in Manchester. In this role, you will oversee all transport operations, focusing on driver and fleet management while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities and in-depth knowledge of multidrop distribution.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension

Plus other benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with multidrop distribution.
• Proven experience in transport and haulage management.
• Up-to-date CPC in road haulage essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all transport operations including planning, drivers, and fleet.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and monitor KPIs.
• Lead driver management, hiring, and training.

Skills

Driver management

Leadership

Compliance regulations

Knowledge of geographical routes

Education

CPC in road haulage

Job description

Position: Transport Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: 45,000 DEO

We seek an experienced Transport Manager to join our client's team in Manchester to improve their operation. You will need to have extensive experience with multidrop distribution.

Your key responsibilities as a Transport Manager:

• Driver management, hiring, training and compliance
• To manage all transport operations, including planning teams, drivers, and fleet management
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations in the UK
• Compliance regulations
• SLA's & KPI monitoring
• Maintaining company policies and procedures
• Fleet maintenance, vehicle inspection and compliance
• Record keeping for licences, CPC's and training
• Cost containment, reducing costs, and optimising fuel consumption
• Ensure H&S conditions are maintained

Requirements & Skills:

• Proven experience in transport and haulage management
• Up-to-date CPC in road haulage
• Knowledge of multi-drop distribution and planning is essential
• Understanding of O Licence obligations
• The ability to exercise good leadership and people management skills
• 'Hands on' approach
• Previous HGV licence is an advantage

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Plus other benefits

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WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.