Transport Operations Manager

BM Stores; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Liverpool seeks a Transport Operations Manager to oversee the transport team and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day transport activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while achieving performance targets. This role requires strong leadership skills, managerial experience in transport, and a commitment to health and safety. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus

Training and Development Opportunities

Discount in our stores

Pension Plan

Access to Staff portal with more benefits

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a transport setting.
• Current knowledge of transport legislation is essential.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and drive team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a fleet of drivers and support staff.
• Drive operations to meet daily and weekly KPIs.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage the Transport Operations budget effectively.
• Maintain all yard operations to high standards.

Skills

Managerial experience in a transport environment

Road Haulage Management CPC qualification

Commercially astute

Excellent Customer Service awareness

Strong Health & Safety experience

Ability to communicate and influence at all levels

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operations Manager to join our supply chain team, based in our Liverpool distribution centre.

This role will report to and support the General Manager with the day to day management of the transport activities.

You will be responsible for the transport team and its overall performance as well as driving continuous improvement. The role will require a flexible working pattern to support the 24 / 7 nature of the operation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and motivate a fleet of drivers and transport support staff/management
• Drive the transport operation to achieve the targeted daily and weekly KPI's
• Monitor performance levels, driving a quality service to our stores & the customer
• Manage the operation, maintaining all yard operations
• Ensure that the department complies with Road Traffic Act legislation
• Manage the Transport Operations budget, ensuring added value to the Transport function

Experience/Skills:

• Managerial experience in a transport environment & up to date knowledge of transport legislation
• A Road Haulage Management CPC qualification is essential
• Commercially astute
• Excellent Customer Service awareness
• Strong Health & Safety experience
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Achievable bonus
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Discount in our stores
• Pension Plan
• Access to Staff portal with more benefits across retail, hospitality & more
• Wellbeing Support

If joining one of the UK's fastest growing retailers appeals then apply today.

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