Transport Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Loom Talent as a Transport Operations Manager, leading transport operations in Hounslow while managing a dedicated team of planners and drivers. This role offers the opportunity to ensure efficient, compliant logistics services and drive continuous improvement in a thriving environment while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in transport management within a multi-site environment.
• Solid understanding of the Transport sector; Management CPC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations for over 100 drivers.
• Ensure adherence to transport legislation and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for service quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Job description

This range is provided by Loom Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Business Director - Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations

Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a new client with the recruitment of several Transport Operations Manager vacancies in the Hounslow area.

About the Role

Are you passionate about logistics and ready to take the lead in a dynamic transport environment? We're seeking dedicated Transport Operations Manager to oversee and optimise the transport operation, based in the Hounslow area but servicing the UK. In this pivotal role, you'll manage a team of planners and drivers, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused transport services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day transport operations, supporting in excess of 100 drivers to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to all transport legislation and health & safety requirements, maintaining a secure and safe environment for team members and assets.
• Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, customers, and main hauliers, facilitating clear and effective communication across all transport operations.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including compliance, service quality, and financial targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in transport management within a multi-site environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Transport sector. Management CPC is desirable but not essential.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to set clear objectives, motivate teams, and manage change effectively.
• Customer Focus: The ability to effectively communicate and build trust and rapport with customers
• Adaptability: Highly tolerant of change, with the ability to thrive in an evolving organisation.

Whats on offer:

As Transport Operations Manager you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time permanent role and is working a continental shift of 4 on 4 off. Candidates will either work permanent days or permanent nights.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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