Transport Operations Manager

E3 Recruitment; Old Malton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in agricultural supplies is seeking a Transport Operations Manager at their Old Malton site. The successful candidate will manage large-scale transport operations, focusing on productivity and cost-saving strategies. With a salary of up to £55,000, this role offers career progression, flexible working, and numerous benefits, including private healthcare and onsite parking. Ideal applicants will have a strong logistics and health and safety background, with proven leadership experience managing drivers.

Benefits

Annual salary between £50,000 - £55,000

28 Days Annual Leave

Private Health Care

Flexible Working Hours

Company Pension Scheme

Company Phone And Laptop

Free Onsite Parking

No Travel Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics, procurement, operations, and transport management.
• Experience in cost-saving approaches using data.
• Strong influence on site-based health and safety compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team of drivers.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling large-scale operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale transport operations daily.
• Drive cultural change focused on health and safety compliance.
• Manage operational budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Optimize operational routines and loading procedures.
• Introduce process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Logistics

Procurement

Operations Management

Transport Management

Data-driven cost saving approaches

Health & Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Transport Operations Manager role paying up to £55,000 working for a national leader for Agricultural Supplies. Providing career progression opportunities and the opportunity to work for a company which are investing millions to their UK-based sites. Flexible working hours are available, providing flexibility around the working day.

Their head office is based in Malton, which is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as York, Thirsk and other areas across North Yorkshire and the East Coast.

A developing, leading supplier of Fuel & Agricultural Supplies are looking for an ambitious and experienced Transport Operations Manager at their Malton site in the North Yorkshire area. This role has become available due to company growth and ongoing site investment.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary between £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
• 28 Days Annual Leave (Inclusive of Bank Holiday's)
• Private Health Care
• Flexible Working Hours
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Phone And Laptop
• Free Onsite Parking
• No Travel Requirements

Role of the Transport Operations Manager

As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all operational activities within the transport division with a focus on improving productivity, efficiency and operational discipline.

This will be achieved by closely monitoring driver performance using various software and technology to improve route efficiency, time utilisation, delivery accuracy and adherence to driver hours. Additionally, focusing on cost saving strategies and budget management.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and manage large-scale transport operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• To positively influence and drive cultural change, with a strong emphasis on health and safety compliance and continuous improvement.
• To proactively manage operational budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and efficiency strategies while maintaining high performance and safety standards.
• Analyse and streamline daily operational routines, loading procedures, driver check-ins, run sheets, and end-of-shift processes to ensure time is used effectively throughout the day.
• To introduce process improvements that reduce administrative burden on drivers and speed up turnaround times in the depot.

Candidate Requirements / Experience

• A strong background in Logistics, Procurement, Operations and Transport.
• Proven experience of cost saving approaches using data driven
• Strong Health & Safety Influence of culture change within site-based health and safety.
• Proven experience as a people manager and leading a team of drivers.
• High proficiency in planning and scheduling large scale, multi-vehicle operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Transport Operations Manager, please submit your CV direct or reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment