Transport and Logistics Operation Manager

Position: Transport and Logistics Operation Manager (Permanent)
Role:
Transport and Logistics Operations Manager

Location:

Glasgow

Hours:

Full Time
Salary: up to £50,000 + Package

Senior Leadership Role | Career Progression | Growing Logistics Operation

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-run logistics and transport business who have been operating for over 30 years. Through continued investment and diversification, the company now provides a broad range of transport and logistics services including container haulage, general haulage, warehousing, self-storage, depot services, and an in-house commercial workshop and training facility.

With sites strategically located to provide access to major road networks, the business services customers across Scotland and beyond. The company operates to high standards and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISOaccreditations, and is a member of leading industry bodies.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Transport and Logistics Operations Manager to support and lead their expanding operation.

About the Transport and Operations Manager Role

As Transport and Logistics Operations Manager, you will play a key leadership role across the business, ensuring goods are delivered safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective manner. Customer service, compliance, and operational excellence will be at the core of everything you do.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and promoting strong teamwork across all operational departments
Driving continuous improvement through improved processes and procedures
Planning short- and long-term operational requirements to ensure business continuity
Managing driver and vehicle resources to maximise efficiency and utilisation
Monitoring performance through KPI analysis and operational data
Ensuring transport operations meet budgeted costs and contractual KPIs
Preparing KPI reports and presenting updates to senior management
Improving fuel efficiency and MPG through effective transport planning
Working closely with maintenance teams to ensure fleet compliance and availability
Ensuring full compliance with Tachograph, WTD, and UK & EU transport regulations
Supporting and developing staff through performance reviews and training plans
Playing a key role in driver recruitment, training, and retention
Promoting a strong health & safety culture in line with legislative and ISO standards
What We’re Looking For in the Successful Transport and Operations Manager

Proven management experience, ideally within the transport or logistics industry

Experience of container and general haulage operations
Strong understanding of driver hours, Tachograph, and WTD regulations
Ability to manage budgets and improve performance using data and KPIs
Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
Strong organisational and planning ability
Good geographical knowledge and problem-solving skills
Transport Manager CPC (preferred but not essential)
Confident IT user with experience of transport management systems
What’s in It for the Successful Transport and Operations Manager

Senior leadership role within a growing logistics operation
Opportunity to shape and improve business performance
Long-term career stability and progression
Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
Competitive salary package based on experience
Interested in learning more about this excellent Transport and Logistics opportunity? Contact Chris Grimes at Kemp Recruitment today on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion