Transport Operations Manager

Zachary Daniels; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food business in the UK is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to lead transport operations across multiple sites. The manager will drive high performance, ensure compliance, and optimize fleet efficiency. Candidates must have strong experience in managing refrigerated transport and hold a Transport Management CPC. This role offers a competitive salary around £60k plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a refrigerated transport function.
• Strong leadership abilities to create a high-performance culture.
• Ability to manage compliance requirements and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop transport teams across the group.
• Ensure transport compliance across all sites.
• Optimize fleet performance focusing on cost control.

Skills

Transport Management

Leadership

Compliance Management

Fleet Optimization

Customer Focus

Education

Transport Management CPC

Job description

Job Description

Transport Operations Manager | Food | West Midlands | c.£60k + benefits

I'm looking for a dynamic Group Transport Manager to lead transport operations across multiple sites, drive high performance, and keep the network safe, compliant and efficient for a fantastic food business. You will take ownership of a growing transport function, leading initiatives, driving improvements and ensuring transport compliance.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing a refrigerated transport function and must hold a Transport Management CPC.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop transport teams across the group, creating a high-performance, safety-first culture.
• Own transport compliance across all sites : O-Licence, DVSA, WTD, audits, driver standards.
• Optimise fleet performance - utilisation, routing, fuel, maintenance and cost control.
• Manage relationships with regulators and key internal stakeholders.
• Improve delivery performance across all sites putting the customer first on all occasions.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning, fleet strategy and systems.
• Lead or support key projects (system upgrades, depot improvements, new vehicles).

What You'll Bring

Strong experience running transport op...