Transport Manager - Lead Depot Ops & Compliance

Whistl UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK delivery management company is seeking a Transport Manager for its Bristol depot. The role requires overseeing transport operations, ensuring compliance, and managing costs while leading a team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in traffic/transport office management and a Transport Manager CPC. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service

Company Pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a busy traffic/transport office.
• Experience managing teams to achieve daily and weekly operational targets.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize workloads and manage conflicting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily resources across the network ensuring timely deliveries.
• Manage attendance and performance of staff.
• Monitor depot profit and loss and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Traffic/transport office management

Data analysis

Team management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – National

Full driving licence

Tools

Telematics/tracking systems

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

A leading UK delivery management company is seeking a Transport Manager for its Bristol depot. The role requires overseeing transport operations, ensuring compliance, and managing costs while leading a team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in traffic/transport office management and a Transport Manager CPC. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including career development opportunities.