Transport Manager

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Transport Manager. The role involves overseeing transport operations, managing drivers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in haulage management with up-to-date certifications. Excellent leadership and planning skills are essential for success in this mid-senior level position.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension

Other Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport and haulage management.
• Proven knowledge of geographical routes and driver regulations.
• Ability to manage costs and optimize fuel consumption.

Responsibilities

• Manage all transport operations including planning teams and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain fleet management.
• Oversee driver hiring, training, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Multidrop distribution knowledge

Driver management

Education

CPC in road haulage

Previous HGV licence

Job description

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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 maintainedRequirements & 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 advantageBenefits:

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension

Plus Other Benefits

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WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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