Transport Operations Manager (x2 roles) (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading 3PL business is seeking two Transport Operations Managers for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Cannock. The role focuses on people-centric leadership, ensuring operational efficiency through team management and collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and potential for permanence.

Benefits

Company Holidays

Company Pension Contributions

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience at Transport Manager level.
• Experience managing teams of 200+ employees directly.
• Essential logistics and supply chain background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of around 300 colleagues.
• Uphold health and safety standards in transport operations.
• Manage daily fleet activities and compliance with policies.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

People Management

Problem-solving

Analytical Abilities

Education

Transport Management CPC

Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

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Transport Operations Manager (x2 roles) (6 Month Fixed Term Contract), cannock

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Client:

Loom Talent

Location:

cannock, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the job.

Job Title: Transport Operations Manager (x2 roles) (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Days) can be flexible on start and finish times.

Role Location: Cannock

Are you a dynamic Transport professional looking to make a significant impact at a fast paced, rapidly growing, leading 3PL business?

Company Overview:

Loom Talent have been exclusively appointed on Transport Operations Manager (x2 roles) (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) by a leading 3PL business, due to rapid growth at their flagship based in the Cannock area.

The roles of Transport Operations Manager (x2 roles) (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) boast a strong chance they could become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of circa x300 colleagues to reach their full potential through direct managerial reports, your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the Transport distribution arm of the business, accident reduction through continued training and assessment.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing site standardisation. You will have overall responsibility of the management of the daily activity of the company's fleet policy and associated transport staff in line with legal requirements, company policy and procedures, quality standards and within budget, whilst ensuring that an effective service is provided to the customer.
• Performance Management: Proven experience managing under / over performance, along with experience leading; Probation reviews, return to works, PDP's, Annual Reviews and Disciplinary's.
• TMS Expertise: Utilise your experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

Key Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate for the Transport Operations Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:

• Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Hold a Transport Management CPC - Essential
• Have experience working within a 3PL background - Advantageous.
• Have a minimum of 5+ year's experience at a Transport Manager / Transport Operations Manager Level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 200+ employees / drivers through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• A working knowledge of TMS systems - Essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to Cannock, for 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - £40,000 to £50,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Company Holidays.
• Company Pension Contributions.
• Plus, additional company benefits.
• Lots of opportunity for progression.
• Opportunity for this role to become permanent.