Transport Manager

Pertemps Leeds Commercial; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Transport Manager. The successful candidate will lead a team of drivers, ensuring safe and efficient delivery operations. Responsibilities include overseeing transport scheduling, compliance, and cost management. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of transport legislation, and experience in logistics management. Comprehensive benefits including performance bonuses and generous annual leave are offered.

Benefits

9% Performance bonus

Up to 15.7% pension contribution

Health care trust

Life assurance

Paid volunteering scheme

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics management, ideally within a large-scale operation.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 20-30 drivers for efficient delivery operations.
• Oversee scheduling, compliance, and fleet maintenance.
• Monitor transport costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Transport legislation knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

CPC qualification

ADR licence

NEBOSH certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role: Transport Manager (Bulk)

Salary: GBP50,000 + 9% Bonus

Location: Middlesbrough

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to take the lead in managing and developing a high-performing team within a busy bulk logistics operation. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of bulk products across your region, while driving continuous improvement in performance, cost control, and customer service. This role is ideal for a Transport Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safety, leadership, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a supportive team of around 20-30 drivers, ensuring all delivery operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with key service indicators.
• Overseeing all areas of transport operations, including scheduling, compliance, fleet maintenance, and driver performance.
• Keeping a close eye on transport costs and budgets, spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and implementing practical solutions that make a real difference.
• Working closely with production, supply chain, planning, and workshop teams to make sure everything runs smoothly and on time.
• Making sure all legal and safety requirements are met, including operator's licence obligations, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Encouraging driver engagement and wellbeing through positive leadership, helping to build a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Holding regular performance reviews and offering training and coaching to help team members grow and succeed.
• Taking care of key administrative tasks such as absence tracking, shift scheduling, and maintaining accurate operational records.

What We Expect From You

• Experience in transport or logistics management, ideally within a large-scale or multi-site operation.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with a natural ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
• A solid understanding of transport legislation, compliance, and safety procedures.
• Confidence with budgets and performance data, with the ability to spot areas for improvement and take action.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable attitude.
• Comfortable using IT systems, ideally SAP or similar transport software.
• CPC qualification (essential, or willingness to obtain).
• ADR licence (an advantage) and NEBOSH certificate (desirable).

Benefits

• 9% Performance bonus
• Up to 15.7% pension contribution
• Health care trust - offering a comprehensive coverage of you and your dependants.
• Life assurance
• Paid volunteering scheme
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Strong progression within the company