Transport Manager

Igloo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Igloo is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport planning and operations in a busy logistics environment. You will lead a team and manage nationwide vehicle movements, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.

The role requires a proven background in senior transport management, strong leadership, and excellent knowledge of transport planning. A strategic mindset and ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport management role.
• Strong people management skills including leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Excellent knowledge of transport planning and day-to-day operations.

Aufgaben

• Managing and supporting a team, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Overseeing transport planning and day-to-day operations.
• Coordinating nationwide movement of vehicles efficiently.
• Monitoring performance and implementing efficiency improvements.
• Providing leadership and driving continuous improvement across the department.

Kenntnisse

Transport leadership

People management

Transport planning

Strategic thinking

Operational management

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Full-Time, Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Strong Potential for Permanent Placement After This

Immediate Start!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport planning and operational activities within a busy logistics environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident transport professional with strong leadership skills and a strategic approach to managing operations. You will be responsible for leading a team, overseeing the movement of vehicles nationwide and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance across the department.

The Role:

As Transport Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting a team, ensuring high standards of performance, communication and accountability.
• Overseeing transport planning and day-to-day transport operations.
• Coordinating the nationwide movement of vehicles using transport resources efficiently.
• Monitoring operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
• Ensuring transport activities are organised effectively and operational requirements are met.
• Providing leadership and direction to the department, supporting continuous improvement and effective decision-making.

The Person:

• Essential: Proven experience in a Transport Manager or equivalent senior transport management role.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent knowledge of transport planning and operational management.
• Strategic thinker with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead and influence transport operations.
• A senior role with scope to drive operational improvements.
• Support from Igloo throughout the recruitment process.

Commutable from: Warwick, Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.