Transport Manager

JRL Group's East Midlands offsite manufacturing facilities, conveniently located adjacent to the A1 in Carlton on Trent, between Retford and Newark.

Transport Manager

Location:

Carlton-on-Trent (Conveniently located adjacent to the A1 between Newark and Retford)

Position:
Permanent / Full-Time

Hours:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Core hours with some flexibility)

Salary:
Competitive (Negotiable based on experience)

McMullen Facades / JRL Group are seeking an experienced and organized Transport Manager to oversee all logistics, distribution, and yard movements at our East Midlands offsite manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Goods In / Goods Out:
  Manage the absolute efficiency of all incoming raw materials and outbound finished architectural components.
• Logistics & Bookings:
  Coordinate delivery schedules, haulage bookings, and site distributions to align with factory production lines.
• Cost Tracking & Budgeting:
  Take full accountability for transport expenditure, analyzing shipping costs, and identifying cost-saving efficiencies.
• Compliance & Safety:
  Ensure all transport operations comply with vehicle safety, driver hours, and yard health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, or Senior Coordinator within construction, manufacturing, or heavy haulage.
• Strong financial acumen with experience tracking logistics costs and managing budgets.
• Excellent communication skills to manage hauliers, yard staff, and project managers.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.