Transport Operations Manager

xpo; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Sherburn is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to oversee transport operations, manage multiple teams, and ensure compliance with legislation while optimizing performance. The role offers a salary of up to £47,000 along with benefits like a company car, 25 days of holiday, and various employee perks. The candidate should have proven logistics management experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management, preferably across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations and manage fleet performance.
• Build strong relationships with on-site customers and resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure adherence to transport legislation and maintain health & safety standards.

Skills

Transport or logistics management experience

Knowledge of transport legislation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Data analysis ability

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Ready to work for a company that accelerates careers? Do you feel you’ve got more to give but no room to grow? How does ongoing training and development sound? At XPO, we take our people seriously—and we invest in your future.

We’re looking for a Transport Operations Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our Sherburn site.

In this role, you’ll oversee transport operations across multiple sites, ensuring everything runs efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively. You’ll lead teams, optimize fleet performance, maintain service standards, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also work closely with customers to deliver exceptional service while managing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £47,000 per annum plus company car/ car allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day transport operations, manage fleet performance, driver scheduling, and route planning
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with on-site customers, resolve issues quickly, and ensure service excellence
• Leadership & Development: Lead and motivate transport teams, fostering collaboration and growth
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to transport legislation, conduct audits, and maintain health & safety standards
• Financial Control: Manage budgets, monitor costs, and identify savings without compromising quality
• Continuous Improvement: Use data to drive efficiency and implement process improvements
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the go-to contact for internal teams and external partners

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management (multi-site experience ideal)
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and implement improvements
• CPC in Transport Management (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence