Transport Operations Manager

Morgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a key client to recruit an experienced Transport Operations Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated transport professional to join a successful and growing organisation. The successful candidate will take ownership of the transport function, ensuring the safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of transport operations while maintaining exceptional service levels for customers

. As a key member of the operations team, you will be responsible for leading transport planning, fleet performance, driver management, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to deliver results within a fast-paced distribution environmen

t. Key Responsibilit

• iesLead and manage all day-to-day transport operations, ensuring the efficient delivery of goods while maintaining the highest levels of customer servi
• ce.Oversee transport planning and route optimisation to maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficien
• cy.Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, including Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), Tachograph Regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and Health & Safety standar
• ds.Manage and develop transport teams, including drivers, transport planners, and support personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improveme
• nt.Monitor transport KPIs, analysing performance data to drive improvements in service, productivity, vehicle utilisation, and cost contr
• ol.Take ownership of fleet management activities, including vehicle maintenance schedules, defect reporting, roadworthiness, and compliance requiremen
• ts.Manage transport budgets and control operational costs, including fuel expenditure, subcontractor usage, fleet maintenance, and labour cos
• ts.Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders, ensuring service expectations are consistently achieved and exceed
• ed.Investigate and resolve operational issues, service failures, and customer concerns in a timely and professional mann
• er.Support customs documentation and import/export activities where required, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatio
• ns.Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on transport efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and customer satisfacti
• on.Ensure robust contingency planning is in place to effectively manage operational disruptions and changing business requiremen

ts. Candidate Pro

• fileProven experience in a Transport Manager, Transport Operations Manager, Distribution Manager, or similar transport leadership r
• ole.Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver management, and operational best practi
• ces.Experience managing transport operations within a distribution, logistics, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or supply chain environm
• ent.Sound understanding of Driver Hours Regulations, Tachograph legislation, Working Time Directive (WTD), Operator Licence compliance, and Health & Safety requireme
• nts.CPC qualification would be highly advantage
• ous.Experience managing transport planning, routing, fleet utilisation, and cost optimisat
• ion.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing te
• ams.Commercially astute with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilit
• ies.Excellent communication and stakeholder management ski
• lls.Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and transport-related reporting to

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