Transport Operations Manager

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Operations Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">c£60k + Excellent Benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wiltshire</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is a leading 3PL, and we are delighted to support them in recruiting an experienced Transport Operations Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-drop operation at their site in Salisbury, Wiltshire.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Leading a team of transport team managers, planners and drivers, you will have overall responsibility for transport performance, fleet availability, customer service, compliance and financial delivery. You will oversee route planning, resource allocation, fleet utilisation and operational execution, ensuring you consistently deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety and legal compliance.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Key Operational Accountabilities for the role of Transport Operations Manager:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Lead and develop the Transport Leadership Team and driver workforce.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Act as the nominated Transport Manager and ensure ongoing compliance with Operator Licence undertakings.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, Working Time Directive (WTD), Health & Safety</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and company policies.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain a safe, compliant and efficient fleet operation through effective vehicle maintenance, defect management and vehicle availability planning.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Deliver service, productivity, safety and compliance KPIs, including OTIF performance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage transport budgets, fleet costs and departmental financial performance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, efficiency, productivity and cost reduction.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maximise fleet utilisation, route optimisation and resource planning.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Analyse, report and act upon transport performance metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Lead structured problem-solving activities, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Build strong relationships across Transport, Warehouse, Sales and Operations to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, wellbeing and professional development.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Drive the effective use of transport systems and technology, including route planning, telematics and performance management tools, to maximise operational efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure compliance with all HR, employment legislation and company policy</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Ideal Candidate for the role of Transport Manager:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Transport Manager CPC qualified.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven experience managing a large HGV fleet, including maintenance planning, defect management and vehicle compliance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Operator Licence</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and compliance standards.</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience managing 80+ drivers and large transport leadership teams.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Demonstrable experience managing transport budgets, departmental costs and fleet utilisation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and efficiency savings.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent leadership, coaching and performance management skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into operational delivery.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience leading transport operations through peak seasonal demand.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A customer-first mindset with the ability to respond proactively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.</p>

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