Transport Operations Manager

FCDO Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FCDO Services is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to oversee secure and cost-effective transport services across Europe. The successful candidate will manage daily operations and budgets, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading a team to enhance logistics performance. A generous salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities, is offered in this crucial role.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

On-site gym

Interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics operations and supply chain planning.
• Thorough knowledge of road transport legislation.
• Strong financial management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring compliance and safety.
• Lead a team of drivers and technicians.
• Plan and deliver secure transport services.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning and Organising

Education

CPC in Road Transport (National and International)

Diploma in Transport and Warehouse Management

Job description

FCDO SERVICES

Transport Operations Manager

Reference number: 415291

Salary: £43,200 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

The success of a government project can depend on secure, timely shipments and our Logistics team always deliver the goods. From dedicated drivers to King's Messengers, they've delivered to over 250 destinations worldwide, moving over a million kilograms of freight annually across land, air, and sea. Now, you've gotthe opportunity to join them.

Delivering globally.

Dispatching each shipment with care.

Seeing your impact go further.

It all matters.

Manage routine deliveries that protect diplomatic missions

When you join our professional transport team, you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering secure and cost-effective transport services across Europe. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, keep track of budgets, and make sure every delivery meets strict security and safety standards. You’ll lead a team of drivers, technicians, and schedulers, ensuring they’re supported and performing at their best. From maintaining legal compliance to completing documentation accurately, you’ll keep everything running smoothly.

But there’s more. You’ll also provide advice on fleet and driver needs, work closely with stakeholders to integrate plans, and look for ways to improve how we operate. Obsessed with delivering outstanding service, you’ll analyse transport opportunities, recommend improvements, and implement changes that enhance our operations. And as a natural leader, you’ll recruit, coach, and develop your team to achieve their best, ensuring we continue to deliver secure and reliable services that support the vital work of government departments across the diplomatic network.

Use your transport expertise to keep global operations moving

With a CPC in Road Transport (National and International) and a Diploma in Transport and Warehouse Management, you’ll bring a thorough knowledge of road transport legislation and strong communication skills to the role. You’ll have solid experience in logistics operations and supply chain planning, and you’ll be confident packing goods securely, resolving incidents efficiently, and managing high-risk manual handling tasks.

You’ll also be skilled at planning and organising, developing schedules and forecasts, and meeting performance targets to deliver great service. Your negotiation and financial management abilities will help you ensure operations remain cost-effective and compliant.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round – we suggest Working in our warehouse, garage and UK & Overseas secure logistics supply chain – to see how the team delivers for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Additionally, learn more about a career in logistics with us at: fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/career-areas/logistics/

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 27th July 2025

It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.