Transport Manager
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Wakefield
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Role: Transport Manager
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme
Sector: Retail / E Commerce
Key Responsibilities
*Full operational management of transport activities across multiple customers and contracts
*Lead, develop, and performance-manage transport planners, supervisors, and drivers
*Ensure compliance with all UK transport legislation, including Operator Licence, WTD, and tachograph regulations
*Manage fleet utilisation, route planning, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and profitability
*Control transport budgets, monitor KPIs, and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising service
*Act as the senior operational point of contact for customers, resolving issues and supporting account growth
*Drive continuous improvement projects across safety, service, cost, and sustainability
*Work closely with warehouse, commercial, and senior leadership teams to support wider business objectives
Key Experiences
*Proven experience as a Transport Manager (or senior Transport Manager) within a Retail or contract logistics distribution and supply chain evironment.
*Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements
*Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate operational teams in a high-pressure environment
*Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and driving operational efficiencies
*Confident stakeholder manager, able to work with customers and internal teams at all levels
*International CPC - Essential
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme
Sector: Retail / E Commerce
Key Responsibilities
*Full operational management of transport activities across multiple customers and contracts
*Lead, develop, and performance-manage transport planners, supervisors, and drivers
*Ensure compliance with all UK transport legislation, including Operator Licence, WTD, and tachograph regulations
*Manage fleet utilisation, route planning, and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and profitability
*Control transport budgets, monitor KPIs, and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising service
*Act as the senior operational point of contact for customers, resolving issues and supporting account growth
*Drive continuous improvement projects across safety, service, cost, and sustainability
*Work closely with warehouse, commercial, and senior leadership teams to support wider business objectives
Key Experiences
*Proven experience as a Transport Manager (or senior Transport Manager) within a Retail or contract logistics distribution and supply chain evironment.
*Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements
*Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate operational teams in a high-pressure environment
*Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets and driving operational efficiencies
*Confident stakeholder manager, able to work with customers and internal teams at all levels
*International CPC - Essential
Job number 3412138
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