Transport Operations Manager

WR Logistics; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Nottinghamshire seeks an experienced Transport Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day transport operations and manage a fleet. The ideal candidate must have CPC qualification and strong planning and communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum and operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport management.
• Transport Management CPC qualification.
• Strong understanding of driver hours, tachograph infringements, WTD.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence managing a busy fleet and leading a team of drivers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day transport operations for a large fleet of HGVs and rigid trucks.
• Plan and coordinate UK & European routes, ensuring efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage driver hours, tachograph infringements and WTD compliance.
• Liaise with clients and drivers to ensure smooth delivery schedules.
• Maintain vehicle and driver records, ensuring all documentation meets legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport operations.

Skills

Transport management experience

Transport Management CPC qualification

Planning skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fleet management

Job description

Transport Operations Manager – Nottinghamshire – Up to £38,000 per annum.

Seeking an experienced, CPC qualified Transport Operations Manager with a passion for logistics and planning to join a high‑performing, fast‑moving logistics company in the Nottinghamshire area. Job type: Permanent. Hours: Monday‑Friday 9:00‑18:00.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day transport operations for a large fleet of HGVs and rigid trucks.
• Plan and coordinate UK & European routes, ensuring efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Monitor and manage driver hours, tachograph infringements and WTD compliance.
• Liaise with clients and drivers to ensure smooth delivery schedules.
• Maintain vehicle and driver records, ensuring all documentation meets legal and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across transport operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport management.
• Transport Management CPC qualification.
• Strong understanding of driver hours, tachograph infringements, WTD.
• Excellent planning, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence managing a busy fleet and leading a team of drivers.

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Operations Manager role.

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