Transport Manager
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Management
General Management, Change Management
Full-Time, Initial 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Strong Potential for Permanent Placement After This
Immediate Start!
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport planning and operational activities within a busy logistics environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident transport professional with strong leadership skills and a strategic approach to managing operations. You will be responsible for leading a team, overseeing the movement of vehicles nationwide and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance across the department.
The Role:As Transport Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and supporting a team, ensuring high standards of performance, communication and accountability.
- Overseeing transport planning and day-to-day transport operations.
- Coordinating the nationwide movement of vehicles using transport resources efficiently.
- Monitoring operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
- Ensuring transport activities are organised effectively and operational requirements are met.
- Providing leadership and direction to the department, supporting continuous improvement and effective decision-making.
- Essential: Proven experience in a Transport Manager or equivalent senior transport management role.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
- Excellent knowledge of transport planning and operational management.
- Strategic thinker with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Commercially aware, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to lead and influence transport operations.
- A senior role with scope to drive operational improvements.
- Support from Igloo throughout the recruitment process.
Commutable from: Warwick, Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas.
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