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Transport Manager

West Yorkshire Permanent View Job Description
The Transport Manager will oversee all transport operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance within the logistics function.
  • Join a successful, growing, well managed manufacturer
  • Support and drive the development of the Transport operation

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector. The company is a well managed enterprise with a strong focus on delivering high-quality products and services.

Job Description

As the Transport Manager, you will

  • Manage and optimise all transport operations across multiple sites, this will include route optimisation
  • Ensure full compliance with transport regulations and company policies.
  • Build effective reporting through the TMS, and other systems to support continuous improvement
  • Lead and support a team of transport and logistics professionals, building capability
  • Collaborate with internal departments to align transport operations with business objectives.
  • Negotiate with third-party transport providers to achieve favourable terms.
  • Ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods to clients and partners.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Transport Manager should have:

  • Proven expertise in transport management within the industrial or manufacturing industry, and have had responsibility for transport operations, fleet / compliance (including maintenance), and financial performance
  • Strong knowledge of transport regulations and compliance standards.
  • Experience in developing and managing transport operations on a multi site basis
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to analyse data and improve operational efficiency using various systems (including TMS)
  • Strong negotiation skills with external transport providers.
  • Must be CPC qualified

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £55,000 per annum.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Permanent position offering job security.
  • Opportunities to work in a supportive and professional environment.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Manager looking to advance their career in the industrial and manufacturing industry. Apply now to join a thriving organisation

Contact
Jonathan Weller
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6839058
Phone number
+44 161 829 0388

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
West Yorkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Weller
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0388
Job reference
JN-092025-6839058