Senior Transport & Warehouse Manager
Job in
Bradford, West Yorkshire, EX22, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Vero HR
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the opportunity:
We are working with a well-established manufacturer in Bradford who are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee their transport and warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient running of the business.
You will manage around a team of HGV drivers, alongside agency drivers and subcontractors, while working closely with the warehouse team to ensure orders are fulfilled and delivered on time.
In particular, you will:
- Manage the transport office, drivers, agency workers and subcontractors
- Oversee driver recruitment, training, performance and availability
- Ensure compliance with the Operator's Licence, drivers' hours, CPC, licences and medicals
- Maintain oversight of delivery plans, monitoring delivery progress and ensuring schedules remain on track. Take responsibility for route planning and schedule changes when the Transport Planner is absent, including covering driver sickness and last-minute changes
- Manage relationships with subcontractors, agencies and 3PL providers
- Work closely with warehouse teams to maintain smooth order fulfilment and deliveries
- Oversee warehouse staffing, rotas, stock management and process improvements
- Manage the HGV garage, mechanic, vehicle maintenance and repair costs
- Monitor fuel usage, transport budgets, KPIs and operational efficiency
- Handle driver queries and support the smooth running of the operation
- Previous experience as a Transport Manager, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Previous warehouse management experience
- International Transport Manager CPC is essential
- Strong knowledge of HGV legislation, drivers' hours and Operator's Licence compliance
- Experience managing drivers, subcontractors and transport operations
- Class 1 and Class 2 experience is desirable
- Tacho Master experience is essential
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Good commercial awareness, organisation and attention to detail
- Experience with fleet maintenance, budgets and cost control
- Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
- Join a business that values improvement, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas
- 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays
- Company pension
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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