Transport Operations Manager - Nights (4 on 4 off)

Lord Search & Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Transport Operations Manager - Nights in the Heathrow area. This full-time role involves leading the transport operation, managing a team, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and optimizing performance. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in transport management and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in transport management within a multi-site environment.
• Solid understanding of the Transport sector and legislation.
• Proven ability to motivate teams and manage change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operations and a team of planners.
• Ensure adherence to transport legislation and safety requirements.
• Monitor and achieve KPIs for service quality and financial targets.

Skills

Transport management experience

Leadership

Customer communication

Adaptability

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Loom Talent are delighted to be supporting a client with the recruitment of a Transport Operations Manager - Nights (4 on 4 off) in the Heathrow area.

This is a full-time permanent role and is working a continental shift of 4 on 4 off and is for permanent nights from 18:00 until 06:00.

About the Role

Are you passionate about logistics and ready to take the lead in a dynamic transport environment? We're seeking dedicated Transport Operations Manager - Nights (4 on 4 off) to oversee and optimise the transport operation, based in the Heathrow area but servicing the UK. In this pivotal role, you'll manage a team of planners and drivers, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused transport services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day transport operations, supporting in excess of 100 drivers to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to all transport legislation and health & safety requirements, maintaining a secure and safe environment for team members and assets.
• Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, customers, and main hauliers, facilitating clear and effective communication across all transport operations.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including compliance, service quality, and financial targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in transport management within a multi-site environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Transport sector. Management CPC is desirable but not essential.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to set clear objectives, motivate teams, and manage change effectively.
• Customer Focus: The ability to effectively communicate and build trust and rapport with customers
• Adaptability: Highly tolerant of change, with the ability to thrive in an evolving organisation.

What's on offer:

As Transport Operations Manager - Nights (4 on 4 off) you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.