Transport Team Manager

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager to lead a large team in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include driving performance against KPIs, ensuring fleet compliance, and fostering team development. A competitive salary of £41,000 per year is offered, alongside opportunities for career progression. This is a Monday to Friday role with rotating shifts, providing an exciting opportunity within a respected employer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within transport, logistics, or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills able to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable.
• Solid understanding of fleet compliance, transport laws, and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 15-20 transport colleagues.
• Driving performance against KPIs while keeping costs under control.
• Ensuring the smooth running of daily transport plans and schedules.
• Maintaining fleet compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Championing continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.

Skills

Management experience in transport or logistics

People leadership skills

Understanding of fleet compliance and safety

Ability to work under pressure

Organised and proactive

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

CPC in Road Haulage Transport Management

Proficient in MS Office Suite

IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)

Job description

Transport Team Manager

Location: Birmingham, B6
Salary: £41,000 per year
Hours: 40 per week, Monday- Friday (Rotating Shifts)

5:00am - 1:45pm

9:00am - 5:45pm

11:00am - 7:45pm

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced transport professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead a fast-paced transport office. With 20 direct reports in a team of 65, this is your chance to make a real impact in a busy, dynamic logistics environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 15-20 transport colleagues.

• Driving performance against KPIs while keeping costs under control.

• Ensuring the smooth running of daily transport plans and schedules.

• Maintaining fleet compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

• Creating a positive, safe, and high-performing work environment.

• Championing continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.

What We're Looking For

• Proven management experience within transport, logistics, or FMCG.

• Strong people leadership skills - able to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable.

• Solid understanding of fleet compliance, transport laws, and Health & Safety.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.

• Flexible to cover different shift patterns.

Essential Qualifications

• CPC in Road Haulage Transport Management (Standard National).

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £41,000 per year.

• Monday- Friday role with rotating shifts (no weekends!).

• Opportunity to lead a large, motivated team in a major logistics operation.

• Career development and progression opportunities with a respected employer.