Transport Operations Manager

Staffline Group PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Manchester seeks a Transport Operations Manager to lead and manage the transport operations team. You will oversee scheduling, fleet management, and performance metrics while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong leadership background in logistics. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £55k annually.

Benefits

Free car parking on site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics leadership role.
• Experience in managing teams and driver performance.
• Strong knowledge of transport law.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transport operations including scheduling and routing.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and develop transport policies.
• Align transport with customer service and senior management.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Valid CPC accreditation

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Transport Operations Manager, Manchester

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Client:

Staffline Group PLC

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Transport Operations Manager

Posted on July 18th, 2025

Manchester

£55, per annum

Type of Job: Permanent

Are you looking for your next challenge?

Join a leading logistics provider as a Transport and Operations Manager based out of Trafford Park Manchester

Salary very much depends on experience however up to £55K for the right candidate!

This is a full time permanent role. The hours of work are 7am - 7pm

Your Time at Work
The role - What we would like you to do
In this exciting challenging role we would like you to
- Lead the day to day transport operations - to include scheduling, routing and managing drivers, transport team
- Oversee fleet maintenance/management
- Develop and enforce transport policies and Health and Safety
- Analyse performance metrics
- Collaborate with planning, customer service and senior management to align transport and drive efficiency.

Our Perfect Worker
What experience/skills would we like you to have
- Proven experience in transport or logistics leadership role
- Be able to manage teams and driver performance
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Analytical and operational mindset
- Valid CPC accreditation and a strong knowledge of transport law

Key Information and Benefits
- Earn up to £55k per year
- Permanent
- Free car parking on site

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About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.