Transport Operations Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with employer matching

Life cover

Family health plan

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager in Inverness, United Kingdom, to lead a large transport operation and drive performance across safety, service and cost.

You will manage a team of 30+ drivers and employees, ensuring compliance with transport legislation while delivering continuous improvement in cost, service and productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large transport operation and team.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and fleet operations.
• Commercially aware with focus on service and cost.
• Hands-on, proactive leader in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ drivers and employees.
• Own transport performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance.

Skills

People management

Fleet operations

Safety & compliance

Leadership

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Job description

Transport Operations Manager

£45,000 – £55,000 + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Operations Manager who knows how to lead at scale, drive performance and get the best from people?

This is a high-profile role where you’ll balance safety, service, cost and compliance, while creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 30+ drivers and employees
• Own transport performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a large transport operation and team
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and fleet operations
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on service and cost
• A hands‑on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Transport Managers CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence – ESSENTIAL

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a long-established, market-leading FMCG business offering genuine career development, a supportive and people‑focused culture and a strong benefits package, including:

• £45K-£55K salary
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Pension with employer matching
• Life cover
• Family health plan and digital GP
• Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
• Extensive retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts
• Earned wage access – get up to 20% of your pay before payday
• Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover