Warehouse And Transport Manager

Vero Hr Ltd; Aberford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Vero Hr Ltd is partnering with a Bradford-based manufacturer to recruit an experienced Transport Manager who will oversee transport and warehouse operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient running of the business.

You will lead a team of HGV drivers and agency drivers, coordinating with the warehouse team to ensure timely order fulfilment and deliveries. The role requires CPC qualification and strong knowledge of HGV legislation and operator compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Manager, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of HGV legislation, drivers’ hours and O Licence compliance
• Experience managing drivers, subcontractors and transport operations
• TachoMaster experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Manage transport office, drivers, agency workers and subcontractors
• Oversee recruitment, training, performance and availability
• Ensure compliance with Operator’s Licence, drivers’ hours, CPC, licences and medicals
• Maintain delivery plans, monitor progress and adjust routes
• Collaborate with warehouse teams for order fulfilment
• Oversee warehouse staffing, stock management and process improvements
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and operational efficiency
• Handle driver queries and support smooth operation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Organization

Education

International Transport Manager CPC

Tools

TachoMaster

Job description

We are working with a well-established manufacturer in Bradford who are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee their transport and warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient running of the business.

You will manage around a team of HGV drivers, alongside agency drivers and subcontractors, while working closely with the warehouse team to ensure orders are fulfilled and delivered on time.

In particular, you will:

• Manage the transport office, drivers, agency workers and subcontractors
• Oversee driver recruitment, training, performance and availability
• Ensure compliance with the Operator’s Licence, drivers’ hours, CPC, licences and medicals
• Maintain oversight of delivery plans, monitoring delivery progress and ensuring schedules remain on track. Take responsibility for route planning and schedule changes when the Transport Planner is absent, including covering driver sickness and last-minute changes
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, agencies and 3PL providers
• Work closely with warehouse teams to maintain smooth order fulfilment and deliveries
• Oversee warehouse staffing, rotas, stock management and process improvements
• Manage the HGV garage, mechanic, vehicle maintenance and repair costs
• Monitor fuel usage, transport budgets, KPIs and operational efficiency
• Handle driver queries and support the smooth running of the operation

Who we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Transport Manager, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Previous warehouse management experience
• International Transport Manager CPC is essential
• Strong knowledge of HGV legislation, drivers’ hours and Operator’s Licence compliance
• Experience managing drivers, subcontractors and transport operations
• Class 1 and Class 2 experience is desirable
• TachoMaster experience is essential
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Good commercial awareness, organisation and attention to detail
• Experience with fleet maintenance, budgets and cost control

Why you will love working here:

• Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Join a business that values improvement, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas
• 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays
• Company pension