Transport Manager

Loom Talent Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent Limited is seeking a Transport Manager in Slough to lead day-to-day transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service. You will manage and develop the transport team, optimise routes and fleet use, and drive improvements in performance and cost.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication and a solid CPC qualification with a track record in logistics or contract logistics.

Qualifications

• Management CPC and experience leading a transport operation in logistics or contract logistics.
• Strong people leadership and the ability to develop a high-performing team.
• Solid knowledge of transport compliance, legislation, and best practice.
• Experience managing fleet, drivers and KPIs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Lead, manage and develop the transport team with a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Oversee route planning and fleet utilization to meet legal, operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor KPIs including OTIF, service levels, vehicle utilisation and driver performance.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, policies and health & safety requirements.
• Collaborate with warehouse, planning and operations to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and external transport suppliers to control downtime and costs.
• Investigate service failures and implement corrective actions.
• Drive improvements across the operation to enhance efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Management CPC

Transport operation management

People leadership

Transport compliance

KPI management

Hands-on leadership

Communication

Job description

Transport Manager - Slough

GBP55,000-GBP60,000 + benefits

Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading logistics business with the appointment of a Transport Manager at their Slough operation.

This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the transport operation, while leading a team and driving improvements across service, cost and performance.

The successful candidate will be a confident transport professional who enjoys being close to the operation, understands the demands of a fast-paced environment and can lead from the front.

The Role

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient service.
• Lead, manage and develop the transport team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee route planning and fleet utilisation, ensuring routes operate within legal, operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor key transport KPIs including OTIF, service levels, vehicle utilisation and driver performance.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, company policies and health & safety requirements.
• Work closely with warehouse, planning and wider operational teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, repairs and external transport suppliers, minimising downtime and controlling costs.
• Investigate service failures, delivery discrepancies and operational issues, putting effective corrective actions in place.
• Drive improvements across the operation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, customer service and cost performance.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager with a strong operational background and proven leadership experience.

Essential:

• Management CPC
• Proven experience managing a transport operation within logistics, distribution, FMCG or contract logistics.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• A good understanding of transport compliance, legislation and operational best practice.
• Experience managing fleet, drivers and transport KPIs.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing airside transport operations.
• Experience within aviation, freight, airport logistics or other highly regulated transport environments.
• Experience working within a multi-user / contract logistics operation.

What's on Offer?

A senior operational position with a well-established logistics business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a key transport operation and make a genuine impact across people, performance and service.

GBP55,000-GBP60,000 + benefits, depending on experience.