Transport Network Support Manager

MVP Search and Selection; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance in the Midlands region. The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in transport management. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to enhance service and drive continuous improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, a company car, and substantial benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Competitive salary package

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing large, complex transport operations.
• Experienced in leading people effectively, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Hands-on experience with Transport Management Systems and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full legal and safety compliance across the transport operation.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Manage costs, budgets, and P&L without compromising service.

Skills

Transport management experience

Leadership skills

P&L management

Transport Management Systems

Continuous improvement

Education

National CPC / CPC for Transport Managers

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Transport Manager – National Logistics Business
Location: Midlands (Midlands, North West, some Southern travel required)
Salary: Competitive + car + benefits

Are you an experienced transport management professional looking for your next challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, successful logistics business in a key customer-facing role. Acting as the link between senior leadership, the transport operation, and a well-known retail customer, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring safety, service excellence, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across a high-profile distribution contract.

Role

As Transport Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving operational performance and compliance while building strong relationships with both internal teams and the customer. This is a role with real variety and scope — covering safety, cost control, driver engagement and development, and leading improvement projects (including some system-related initiatives). A core part of your role will be giving the customer confidence that their transport and distribution operations are in safe hands and working hard to deliver.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring full legal and safety compliance across the transport operation.
• Promoting a culture of safety and accountability across drivers, managers, and depots.
• Leading driver engagement, training, and development programmes.
• Partnering with customer and internal stakeholders to improve service and find solutions.
• Managing costs, budgets, and P&L to ensure value is delivered without compromising service.
• Leading continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

About You

• We’re looking for a seasoned transport management professional who can demonstrate:
• A proven track record of managing large, complex transport operations.
• National CPC / CPC for Transport Managers.
• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing people effectively, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Commercial acumen, including experience managing P&L and driving financial accountability.
• Hands-on experience with Transport Management Systems and related applications (planning, maintenance, tachographs).
• The ability to influence and build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering process improvements and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Flexibility and mobility to travel extensively (Midlands, North West, and some Southern sites, with overnight stays).
• It would also be advantageous if you’ve managed multi-customer operations or worked within central transport functions, delivering innovation and scalable solutions.

What’s on Offer

This is a visible, high-impact role where you’ll have the scope to make a real difference — both to the operation and to the customer. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary package, company car, and benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a successful, forward-thinking logistics business with ambitious growth plans.