Transport Operations Manager

Williams Haulage Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to lead their transport function. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in UK transport operations, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. This role includes managing compliance, fleet operations, and developing a team of drivers. A competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 is offered, along with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Company-funded training

Supportive and inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory knowledge including Operator Licence undertakings.
• Strong drive to uphold high safety and audit standards.
• Ability to inspire a team and build accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport function to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Act as the named Transport Manager on the Operator Licence.
• Oversee fleet management and vendor relationships.
• Drive compliance audits and operational performance.

Skills

Proven experience managing UK transport operations

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Motivational leadership style

Strong IT literacy

Commercial awareness

Education

Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage (International)

IOSH Managing Safely certificate (preferred)

Tools

Transport compliance/management systems (e.g. Tachomaster, Mandata)

Job description

Transport Operations Manager

Shape the future of transport with Williams Haulage.

We’re offering an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated leader to take ownership of our transport operations and drive performance, safety, and efficiency. If you’re commercially astute, thrive on solving challenges, and know how to inspire a team, this could be your ideal next career move.

The Opportunity

As Transport Operations Manager, you’ll lead our transport function to ensure our drivers, vehicles, and depots operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK and EU legislation.

Based at the Sandycroft depot (with regular travel to our Deeside and Corwen depots), you’ll report directly to the Managing Director and take responsibility for:

• Acting as the named Transport Manager on our Operator Licence.
• Leading and developing a team of c.37 Drivers and a Logistics Coordinator, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism.
• Overseeing fleet management, vehicle compliance, supplier relationships, and budgets.
• Partnering with planners to optimise routes, costs, and fleet utilisation, and to swiftly resolve issues.
• Supporting the finance operations by ensuring accurate and timely submission of driver paperwork, promptly resolving any issues as they arise.
• Driving high standards across health and safety, compliance, and operational performance.
• Recruiting, onboarding, training and conducting performance reviews.

This is a hands-on leadership role with plenty of variety, from managing compliance audits to supporting drivers on the ground. You’ll be the approachable go-to person for ensuring our transport operations remain safe, efficient, and future-focused.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience managing UK transport operations.
• Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage (International).
• In-depth regulatory knowledge, including Operator Licence undertakings, driver hours, WTD, and health and safety legislation. With drive to uphold the highest safety and audit standards.
• A motivational leadership style that inspires and builds accountability.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive, “can-do” approach.
• Commercial awareness with experience controlling costs and budgets.
• Strong IT literacy, with proficiency using transport compliance/management systems (e.g. Tachomaster, Mandata, or similar).

While not essential as training can be provided, candidates with a valid IOSH Managing Safely certificate is preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Be part of a friendly, inclusive, supportive, and people-first culture.
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing, forward-thinking business.
• Company-funded training and professional development (CPC refresher, H&S courses etc.).
• Salary in the region of £40,000 to £45,000, with the starting level based on experience.
• Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Due to our 24/7 operation and the nature of this role, flexibility is required to be ‘on call’ remotely, outside of usual working hours.

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you’re passionate about logistics, a strong communicator, eager to lead a high-performing team, and want to join a company that values its people as much as its customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for this Transport Operations Manager role and help us shape the future of transport at Williams Haulage.

Please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter. Our Recruitment Business Partner managing the hiring process for this Transport Manager role, Cath Patterson, will be in touch with regards to your application in due course.