Transportation Manager

JR United Kingdom; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the West of England is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and continuous improvement processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Transport Management CPC and have substantial experience in managing transport operations across multiple sites. This is a permanent position offering opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Transport Management CPC required or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience managing transport operations across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with SHEQ standards and operational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transport operations ensuring quality and compliance.
• Act as the named Transport Manager for the Operator License.
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport Management CPC

Leadership skills

Managing transport operations

Safety awareness

Job description

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Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading manufacturing & distribution organisation, in the search and selection of a Transport Manager, within their developing and transitioning logistics function.

Transport Manager

Responsibilities:

• You will lead daily transport operations, ensuring service quality and compliance with safety standards for both people and equipment
• Act as the named Transport Manager for our Operator License, upholding both internal expectations and external regulatory standards
• Champion a proactive safety culture, aligned with our commitment to preventing all incidents, and lead inclusive risk prevention initiatives
• Lead, support, and develop teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and high performance
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and productivity, using data and insights to support continuous improvement and equitable resource use
• Collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Production, and Customer Service to ensure transport operations are aligned with shared business goals

Background & Experience required:

• Transport Management CPC is required, or a willingness to work towards it with support
• Experience managing transport operations across multiple sites, with a focus on collaboration and service delivery
• Familiarity with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and approaches to managing operational risk
• Experience managing budgets and performance using KPIs, with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability
• Strong leadership and people skills, including experience building positive working relationships in unionised environments
• NEBOSH and ADR qualifications are desirable, and we’re committed to supporting training and development in these areas
• Knowledge of industrial gases or similar sectors is a plus, but not essential

Demonstrate integrity and inclusive leadership, role modelling behaviours that contribute to a respectful, safe, and welcoming workplace

• Duration: Permanent

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Pete Simmonds for more information!