Transport Operations Manager

SRG Recruitment; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Transport Operations Manager to lead our transport and logistics functions. You will oversee end-to-end transportation activities, manage a fleet of 40 trucks and 160 trailers, and drive cost efficiency, service quality, and safety across operations.

This role requires CPC in Road Haulage, solid knowledge of UK transport legislation, and a proactive, project‑minded leader who can train staff, run improvement projects, and provide

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Transport, managing a fleet and problem-solving logistical issues.
• Hands-on experience of having an Operators Licence is ideal but not essential.
• Holds the CPC in Road Haulage.
• Thorough knowledge of UK transport legislation, including drivers' hours rules, the Working Time Directive, and roadworthiness obligations.
• Willingness to work some weekends and provide out-of-hours on-call cover as part of a shared rota.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations, including management of 40 trucks and 160 trailers.
• Coordinate between clients, customers and delivery addresses to ensure outstanding delivery service.
• Provide cover to the Transport Manager in absence or leave.
• Lead and deliver operational projects across the business.
• Support management with the growth of the business.
• Implementing and training staff on new innovative processes.
• Provide weekend and out-of-hours on-call cover as part of a shared rota, responding to urgent operational issues outside normal working hours.
• Support the preparation of quotes and tenders, and help build strong, lasting relationships with clients.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics problem solving

Education

CPC in Road Haulage

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Transport Operations Manager to lead our transportation and logistics functions. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end management of transportation activities, ensuring seamless coordination between the company and its clients. Your expertise will drive process improvements, optimize costs, and enhance service quality across all transportation operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence business efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations, including the management of 40 trucks and 160 trailers.
• Coordinate between clients, customers and delivery addresses to ensure outstanding delivery service.
• Provide cover to the Transport Manager in absence or leave.
• Lead and deliver operational projects across the business.
• Support management with the growth of the business.
• Implementing and training staff on new innovative processes.
• Provide weekend and out-of-hours on-call cover as part of a shared rota, responding to urgent operational issues outside normal working hours.
• Support the preparation of quotes and tenders, and help build strong, lasting relationships with clients.

Specification

• Experience of working within Transport, managing a fleet and problem-solving logistical issues.
• Hands-on experience of having an Operators Licence is ideal but not essential.
• Holds the CPC in Road Haulage.
• Thorough knowledge of UK transport legislation, including drivers' hours rules, the Working Time Directive, and roadworthiness obligations.
• Previous project management experience is desirable, with the ability to plan, run, and deliver projects on time and to a defined scope alongside day-to-day operational responsibilities.
• Willingness to work some weekends and provide out-of-hours on-call cover as part of a shared rota.

This is a really exciting position with a company who is expanding, this is a new position that has been created to support the existing management team with the opportunity to implement fresh ideas for business improvement.