Transport & Delivery Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Transportation
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Management
Contracts Manager, General Management
Transport & Home Delivery Manager | Birmingham | Retail / Distribution | £50k + bonus
A well-established, retail business is looking for an experienced Transport & Home Delivery Manager to take ownership of its transport and customer-delivery operation from its Birmingham distribution centre.
This is a business-critical, hands-on management role with genuine scope to make a significant impact. You'll lead the transport administration team, drivers and two-person delivery crews, taking ownership from transport planning and vehicle allocation through to the successful completion of the delivery.
The business is going through a period of positive change, and this role is being created for someone who can improve the operation, challenge existing practices and build a more structured, accountable and commercially effective transport function.
Experience with in furniture (homeware). 2 man delivery/big bulky, white glove service or home delivery is required.
The Role
You'll have responsibility for the day-to-day performance and longer-term improvement of the transport and home-delivery operation, including:
Leading and developing the transport administration team, drivers and two-person delivery crews.
Improving route planning, capacity planning and vehicle utilisation.
Reducing cost per delivery, overtime and unnecessary team expendit...
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