*Transport Manager - 6 Month FTC
*Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
*Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
Transport Manager

Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE

3PL Retail Contract

Irlam Associates are partnering with Our Client, a well-established 3PL contract logistics provider supporting major retail customers, to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Burton upon Trent.

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on transport professional with strong retail logistics experience who can quickly take ownership of a fast-paced, service-critical operation.

The Role As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation supporting a retail contract, ensuring on-time, compliant, and cost-effective deliveries into store networks. You will lead drivers, planners, and transport support staff, maintaining high service levels in line with demanding retail KPIs.

This is a highly visible role, requiring strong operational control, stakeholder management, and the ability to react quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities *Manage and lead transport operations within a 3PL retail contract logistics environment
*Ensure consistent delivery performance against strict retail service level agreements
*Lead, motivate, and develop drivers, planners, and transport support teams
*Plan and optimise routes and schedules to maximise fleet efficiency and cost control
*Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including HGV, driver hours, and health & safety
*Monitor, analyse, and report on KPIs, cost performance, and fleet utilisation
*Work closely with warehouse, operations, and customer teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations
About You *Proven experience as a Transport Manager within 3PL contract logistics, ideally supporting retail customers
*Strong understanding of retail delivery networks, time-critical service levels, and peak trading demands
*In-depth knowledge of transport legislation, HGV operations, and fleet compliance
*Confident, credible leader able to take control quickly in a fixed-term assignment
*Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
*Competent in transport management systems and Microsoft Office
What’s on Offer *£45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
*6-month fixed term contract
*Opportunity to join a well-established 3PL supporting a major retail operation
*Immediate impact role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
*National or International CPC
How to Apply If you are an experienced Transport Manager with a strong retail 3PL background, available for a 6-month FTC, Irlam Associates would be keen to speak with you.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.