Transport Manager

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport operations. You will manage partnerships with hauliers, ensure compliance with regulations, and optimize transport costs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a logistics environment and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in logistics or distribution.
• Experience in transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Understanding of transport planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations with hauliers for efficient operations.
• Manage a significant transport budget effectively.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Transport legislation knowledge

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Tools

Transporeon

Paragon

Job description

Transport Manager

Contract type: Full-time

Our client is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, delivering innovative solutions that enhance both living spaces and commercial environments.

They are currently seeking an experienced and driven Transport Manager to lead their transport operations and play a pivotal role in delivering an efficient, cost-effective, and safe logistics function. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you will take full ownership of our complex transport strategy, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement across the department.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable and cost-efficient partnerships, ensuring capacity for the department’s increasing demand. Manage and optimise both internal and external transport operations.
• Oversee a significant transport budget, ensuring financial efficiency and control.
• Direct and develop the transport planning and time slot management systems to maximise performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to transport and logistics.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety standards across transport and warehousing activities.
• Drive operational excellence, continuously reviewing processes to improve service, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to the transport and warehouse teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment, ideally with proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing and negotiating with hauliers.
• Solid understanding of transport planning systems and time slot management platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in budget control and cost optimisation.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Transporeon or Paragon experience would be highly advantageous

What they offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a key area of the business.
• A supportive environment that values innovation, efficiency, and safety.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

If you are a results-focused Transport Manager with the expertise and leadership skills to make a real impact, apply now by completing the form with your contact details and we will be in touch.