Transport Team Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Medical cashback

Discount schemes

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in the Plymouth area is seeking an experienced Transport Team Manager to oversee a busy transport operation. You will balance day-to-day activities with people leadership, driving performance while maintaining safety, compliance and customer service.

Join a visible leadership role where you will motivate teams, build relationships and create an environment for high performance. The role offers a strong benefits package and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport/logistics teams.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage performance using KPIs.
• Excellent communication across all organisational levels.
• Resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a transport team to meet service objectives.
• Manage attendance, recruitment and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures.
• Oversee fleet resources and optimise service delivery.
• Navigate workload allocation based on priorities and resources.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Plymouth Area | £42,000-£44,000 DOE + Benefits Package | 10:00am-7:30pm | Weekends on rota | Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Transport Team Manager to oversee a busy transport operation in the Plymouth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys balancing operational responsibility with people leadership. You'll take ownership of day-to-day transport activities, helping to drive performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will be a visible leader who can motivate teams, build strong working relationships and create an environment where people can perform at their best.

What We Offer

• £42,000-£44,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance cover.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Medical cashback and healthcare benefits.
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discount schemes.
• Optional additional protection benefits.
• Access to financial wellbeing tools and flexible pay options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a transport team to deliver operational and service objectives.
• Create a positive working culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, recruitment and ongoing development activities.
• Ensure transport operations remain compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee fleet-related resources, equipment and operational assets to support efficient service delivery.
• Allocate workloads effectively while considering operational priorities, legal requirements and available resources.
• Monitor safety standards and promote best practice across all transport activities.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams, recognise success and deliver results within a busy operational setting.
• Experience managing service performance through KPIs and operational metrics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage others.
• Commitment to delivering a safe, compliant and customer-focused operation.
• Passion for transport operations and team development.

Desirable Experience

• CPC qualification or relevant transport management certification.
• Experience managing commercial fleet operations.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance planning and fleet compliance processes.
• Experience leading change, process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Previous responsibility for transport-related assets and equipment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transport Team Manager looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance and team development,