Transport Operations Manager

Streamline Search Ltd.; Langstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits discussed at interview

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to take ownership of the Portsmouth operation. You will manage drivers, planning, and customer service while driving overall performance in a busy transport and logistics setting.

The role covers daily planning, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, compliant operations with a focus on efficiency and cost control. Position is full-time with standard hours and salary discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport operations or transport management, or a senior transport role.
• Experience managing drivers or a transport team.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day transport operation.
• Support drivers, warehouse and admin staff.
• Oversee daily planning, vehicle movements and deliveries.
• Monitor transport performance and resolve issues.
• Handle driver and customer queries.
• Collaborate with warehouse and planning teams.
• Track vehicle availability and maintenance.
• Ensure safety and compliance of drivers and vehicles.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and costs.
• Oversee administration and performance reporting.

Skills

Transport operations

Driver management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Job description

Transport Operations Manager Required!

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm

Our client is an established transport and logistics business operating a busy palletised distribution, haulage and warehousing operation from Portsmouth.

We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, managing drivers, transport planning, customer service and overall performance.

Package:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Additional benefits discussed at interview

Transport Operations Manager - Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day transport operation


• Manage and support drivers, warehouse and admin staff


• Oversee daily planning, vehicle movements and deliveries


• Monitor transport performance and resolve operational issues


• Deal with driver and customer queries


• Work closely with the warehouse and planning teams


• Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance and downtime


• Ensure drivers and vehicles operate safely and compliantly


• Monitor driver hours, vehicle checks and relevant documentation


• Identify ways to improve efficiency, service and operating costs


• Manage operational administration and performance reporting

Transport Operations Manager - Requirements:

• Previous experience in transport operations, transport management or a senior transport role


• Experience managing drivers and/or a transport team


• Good understanding of day-to-day transport operations


• Confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams


• Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance


• Organised, commercially aware and able to make decisions


• Strong problem-solving and communication skills


• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment


• Good IT and administration skills


• CPC is not essential


• Pallet network, general haulage or similar transport experience would be advantageous