Transport Operations Manager - 400+ Fleet Lead(Company Car)

DPD Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle2Work

Dining Cards

Holiday trading

Job summary

DPD Group UK is seeking a Transport Manager - Operations to lead the 24/7 transport operation at Carlisle, reporting to the General Manager - Transport Operations. You will manage the fleet, drive performance, and oversee a large team across shifts to ensure safe, efficient service for hubs and customers.

The role requires proven logistics leadership, capacity to work under pressure, and a focus on KPIs, safety, and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong people management experience.
• Experience in logistics/transport operations.
• Experience running a large vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport fleet and drivers through Shift Managers, Traffic Clerks and Senior Drivers.
• Collaborate with the Hub Operational Team and Network Management.
• Ensure efficient service to Hubs, Network Depots and Customers.
• Motivate a large team to meet KPIs and departmental targets.
• Plan holidays, health and safety compliance and resource management.
• Ensure environmental policy compliance and audit results meet expectations.
• Deliver peak event planning for Bank Holidays and Cyber Weekend.
• Create training plans to multi-skill the team and ensure succession.
• Step in to cover General Manager duties when they are away.

Skills

People management

Fleet management

Operations management

Communication

Job description

DPD Group UK is seeking a Transport Manager - Operations to lead the 24/7 transport operation at Carlisle, reporting to the General Manager - Transport Operations. You will manage the fleet, drive performance, and oversee a large team across shifts to ensure safe, efficient service for hubs and customers.

The role requires proven logistics leadership, capacity to work under pressure, and a focus on KPIs, safety, and environmental compliance.