Transport Operations Manager

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd.; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave +

Medicash health cash program

iTrent Financial Wellbeing

Access to High Street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Job summary

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. in East Kilbride is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to lead a compliant, high-performing transport operation. You’ll manage drivers, fleet and resources to deliver excellent customer service while meeting KPIs and controlling costs.

The role requires overseeing route planning, regulatory compliance, and depot leadership responsibilities. We offer 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm) with flexibility and experience-based negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing delivery drivers and a commercial vehicle fleet.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, transport compliance, and GDP standards.
• Confident people manager with experience in absence, discipline and performance management.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage delivery drivers to meet service and performance targets.
• Ensure efficient route planning, on-time departures and fleet optimisation.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, GDP and transport regulations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, vehicle checks and asset tracking.
• Act as a key member of the depot leadership team, supporting depot KPIs.

Skills

Driver management

Fleet management

Health & safety

GDP compliance

People management

Route planning

Job description

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. in East Kilbride is seeking a proactive Transport Manager to lead a compliant, high-performing transport operation. You’ll manage drivers, fleet and resources to deliver excellent customer service while meeting KPIs and controlling costs.

The role requires overseeing route planning, regulatory compliance, and depot leadership responsibilities. We offer 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm) with flexibility and experience-based negotiation.