Transport Operations Manager (DA18 4AF)

Yusen Logistics; London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is looking for a Transport Operations Manager in London, responsible for managing transport functions at their Erith site. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics, leadership skills, and a CPC qualification. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Individual health cover

25 days’ holiday + 5 Volunteer Leave

Critical Illness Cover

Free online Fitness Platform

Employee benefits (high street vouchers, gym discounts)

Access to 24/7 online GP and mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team-lead role within transport/logistics.
• Experience in transport management overseeing a medium-sized distribution network.
• Good understanding of transport regulations and fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily delivery of transport functions ensuring safe, efficient operations.
• Oversee driver activity ensuring service issues are resolved promptly.
• Manage vehicle compliance and support driver training.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Transport regulations understanding

Education

CPC qualification (national/international)

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Erith, London

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Transport Operations Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00, subject to business requirements.

The Benefits

• Salary of £46,000 per annum
• Individual health cover
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Critical Illness Cover
• MyStrength Wellbeing App
• Free online Fitness Platform, i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits, i.e. Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities
• Karo Health
• Health Cash Plan
  
  
  

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced transport professional with CPC accreditation and a great leadership style to join our forward-thinking organisation.

With access to excellent wellbeing support, personal development opportunities and a strong focus on employee care, you’ll be empowered to grow your career while helping shape a more connected and sustainable logistics future.

So, if you're ready to step into a pivotal leadership role and drive operational excellence at a global logistics organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As Transport Operations Manager, you will lead the daily delivery of transport functions at our Erith site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

You will oversee driver and transport team activity, ensuring all deliveries are covered and handled correctly, resources are optimised, and any service issues are resolved promptly.

Managing team performance, you will deliver training, and engagement activities, ensuring staff are supported and aligned with business goals.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage vehicle compliance
• Support driver training and operational performance
• Manage transport documentation
• Lead health and safety compliance
  
  
  

About You

To be considered as a Transport Operations Manager, you will need:

• Experience in a supervisory or team-lead role within a transport or logistics environment
• Experience in transport management, with responsibility for overseeing a medium-sized distribution network
• A good understanding of transport regulations and fleet management
• A CPC qualification (national/international)
  
  
  

The closing date for this role is 30th June 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Supervisor, Transport Manager, Senior Transport Operations Supervisor, Depot Operations Manager, Fleet Operations Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, or Logistics Manager.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Transport Operations Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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