Transport Operations Manager
Job Description
Transport Operations Manager
£45,000 – £55,000 + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced Transport Operations Manager who knows how to lead at scale, drive performance and get the best from people?
This is a high-profile role where you’ll balance safety, service, cost and compliance, while creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
The Role
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 30+ drivers and employees
- Own transport performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing a large transport operation and team
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and fleet operations
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on service and cost
- A hands-on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Transport Managers CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence – ESSENTIAL
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a long-established, market-leading FMCG business offering genuine career development, a supportive and people-focused culture and a strong benefits package, including:
- £45K-£55K salary
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
- Pension with employer matching
- Life cover
- Family health plan and digital GP
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Extensive retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts
- Earned wage access – get up to 20% of your pay before payday
- Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover
