Transport Manager

Irlam associates Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an experienced Transport Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract in Burton upon Trent. This role involves managing transport operations for retail customers, ensuring compliance with transport legislation while meeting demanding service level agreements. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in 3PL logistics, strong stakeholder management skills, and be able to work effectively under pressure. Competitive salary offered, with an immediate start in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

GBP45,000-GBP50,000 salary

Opportunity for immediate impact

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within 3PL contract logistics.
• Strong understanding of retail delivery networks and service levels.
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation and fleet compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead transport operations supporting retail contracts.
• Ensure delivery performance against strict service level agreements.
• Plan and optimise routes for efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Transport management

Stakeholder management

Fleet compliance

Operational control

Retail logistics

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: GBP45,000 GBP50,000 DOE

Irlam Associates are partnering with Our Client, a well-established 3PL contract logistics provider supporting major retail customers, to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Burton upon Trent.

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on transport professional with strong retail logistics experience who can quickly take ownership of a fast-paced, service-critical operation.

The Role

As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation supporting a retail contract, ensuring on-time, compliant, and cost-effective deliveries into store networks. You will lead drivers, planners, and transport support staff, maintaining high service levels in line with demanding retail KPIs.

This is a highly visible role, requiring strong operational control, stakeholder management, and the ability to react quickly in a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead transport operations within a 3PL retail contract logistics environment
• Ensure consistent delivery performance against strict retail service level agreements
• Lead, motivate, and develop drivers, planners, and transport support teams
• Plan and optimise routes and schedules to maximise fleet efficiency and cost control
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including HGV, driver hours, and health & safety
• Monitor, analyse, and report on KPIs, cost performance, and fleet utilisation
• Work closely with warehouse, operations, and customer teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations

About You

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager within 3PL contract logistics, ideally supporting retail customers
• Strong understanding of retail delivery networks, time-critical service levels, and peak trading demands
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation, HGV operations, and fleet compliance
• Confident, credible leader able to take control quickly in a fixed-term assignment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Competent in transport management systems and Microsoft Office

What’s on Offer

• GBP45,000 GBP50,000 salary (DOE)
• 6-month fixed term contract
• Opportunity to join a well-established 3PL supporting a major retail operation
• Immediate impact role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• National or International CPC

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Transport Manager with a strong retail 3PL background, available for a 6-month FTC, Irlam Associates would be keen to speak with you.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.