Transport Manager

Location: Northampton

Pay: GBP
23.00-GBP
27.00 per hour

Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

Assignment: 9 November - 24 December 2026

Duration: 7 weeks

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to take ownership of transport and despatch operations during the Peak period.

This is a key operational leadership position within a busy Parcel Sort Centre. You will be responsible for leading the shift operation, managing Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams
, and ensuring the work plan is delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You'll need to be confident making decisions, managing competing priorities and taking control when operational issues arise.

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams
• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly
• Manage contractor driver attendance and expedite no-shows
• Ensure strict adherence to planned departure times and operational procedures
• Ensure safe, compliant and legal operations across the shift
• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans
• Ensure the Parcel Sort Centre is clear of all due parcels at the end of the shift
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders
• Provide clear direction and maintain accountability across the shift

We're looking for an experienced transport or logistics professional with strong operational leadership experience
.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions
• Experience managing or coordinating planners, managers and operational staff
• Strong understanding of transport operations, vehicle utilisation and network flows
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage performance and hold others accountable
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and operational procedures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills

Previous experience in transport management, transport control, logistics management, haulage, parcel operations, network operations or a similar senior operational environment would be highly desirable.

• GBP
  23-GBP
  27 per hour
• 4 days on / 4 days off
• 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Fixed 7-week Peak assignment
• Senior operational responsibility
• Opportunity to lead a high-volume transport and distribution operation
• Fast-paced environment during the busiest period of the year