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Transport Managerc £60k + Excellent Benefits
Berkshire
Our client is a leading 3PL, and we are delighted to support them in recruiting an experienced Transport Manager to lead a high-volume, multi-drop operation at their site in Slough, Berkshire.
Reporting to the General Manager and leading five direct reports, you will take full operational responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy transport function. The operation comprises approximately 60 vehicles and 60 drivers, delivering a demanding multi-drop schedule. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective execution while maintaining high standards of service, productivity and driver performance.
Key Operational Accountabilities for the role of Transport Manager:- Lead the daily transport operation, ensuring routes are resourced, vehicles are available and deliveries are completed safely, on time and in full.
- Manage transport planning, route execution, driver deployment and contingency arrangements to respond effectively to volume changes, absence, disruption and customer priorities.
- Drive fleet utilisation, vehicle turnaround, route efficiency and driver productivity while protecting service standards.
- Drive a strong health, safety, and compliance culture throughout the department.
- Maintain effective operational control throughout each shift, resolving delivery failures, delays, vehicle issues and other exceptions at pace.
- Manage drivers, transport supervisors and planning teams through clear objectives, visible leadership, performance reviews, coaching and effective communication.
- Monitor and improve operational KPIs, including OTIF, cost per delivery, vehicle utilisation, empty mileage, fuel performance, driver productivity, infringements and accident frequency.
- Control transport costs within budget, flexing labour and resource plans in line with volume while reducing agency, fuel, maintenance and subcontractor spend.
- Work closely with warehouse, customer service and commercial teams to align dispatch, loading and delivery plans and to improve end-to-end operational performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using transport systems, telematics and operational data to improve safety, service, efficiency and cost.
- Significant hands-on transport management experience within a high-volume, multi-drop operation; FMCG, retail or 3PL experience would be advantageous.
- A Transport Manager CPC qualification.
- Demonstrable experience of managing a sizeable fleet and driver population in a fast-paced, service-led environment.
- Experience of managing transport budgets and delivering measurable improvements in service, productivity, utilisation and cost.
- Proven experience managing a large HGV fleet, including maintenance planning, defect management, and coordinating vehicle repairs with external garages and service providers to maximise fleet availability, safety, and compliance.
- A visible, engaging leadership style with the ability to set standards, hold teams accountable and develop supervisors, planners and drivers.
- Confidence using transport management systems, telematics and KPI data to identify issues and drive continuous improvement.
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