Transport Operations Manager: On-Time Delivery & Compliance

KC Recruitment; Loughton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Recruitment is recruiting a skilled Transport Manager for a growing logistics firm in Loughton. You will oversee day-to-day transport operations, manage a team of drivers, plan routes, and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires CPC in Road Haulage or Passenger Transport, experience with pallets networks, 3PLs and warehousing, and a proven track record in reducing costs and improving OTIF metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation industry
• CPC in Road Haulage or Passenger Transport
• Experience with pallets networks and 3PL/warehousing
• Strong leadership and driver management skills
• Understanding of WTD and tachograph requirements

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee day-to-day transport operations and staffing
• Lead drivers and transport office staff to deliver orders
• Troubleshoot delivery issues and load/unload processes
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence obligations
• Monitor KPIs: on-time deliveries, cost per mile, fuel usage

Skills

Driver management

Route planning

Regulatory compliance

O-license compliance

KPIs tracking

Customer service

Job description

KC Recruitment is recruiting a skilled Transport Manager for a growing logistics firm in Loughton. You will oversee day-to-day transport operations, manage a team of drivers, plan routes, and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires CPC in Road Haulage or Passenger Transport, experience with pallets networks, 3PLs and warehousing, and a proven track record in reducing costs and improving OTIF metrics.