Transport Operations Manager

Location:

Portsmouth

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm

Our client is an established transport and logistics business operating a busy palletised distribution, haulage and warehousing operation from Portsmouth.

We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, managing drivers, transport planning, customer service and overall performance.

Package:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Additional benefits discussed at interview

• Manage the day-to-day transport operation
• Manage and support drivers, warehouse and admin staff
• Oversee daily planning, vehicle movements and deliveries
• Monitor transport performance and resolve operational issues
• Deal with driver and customer queries
• Work closely with the warehouse and planning teams
• Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance and downtime
• Ensure drivers and vehicles operate safely and compliantly
• Monitor driver hours, vehicle checks and relevant documentation
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, service and operating costs
• Manage operational administration and performance reporting

• Previous experience in transport operations, transport management or a senior transport role
• Experience managing drivers and/or a transport team
• Good understanding of day-to-day transport operations
• Confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams
• Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
• Organised, commercially aware and able to make decisions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Good IT and administration skills
• CPC is not essential
• Pallet network, general haulage or similar transport experience would be advantageous