Transport Manager
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Andover, Hampshire
£45,000 - £50,000
Pivt is partnering with a well-established UK logistics and supply chain business to recruit a Transport Manager for its Andover operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to take ownership of a busy transport function, leading operational performance, compliance, financial management and team development within a fast-paced distribution environment.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery whilst driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
You will lead a team of supervisors, planners and drivers, managing resources effectively to deliver operational and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the transport operation to achieve performance, service and financial targets.
* Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, operator licence requirements and health & safety regulations.
* Promote a strong safety culture and investigate incidents, identifying corrective actions where required.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
* Manage transport budgets, forecasts and departmental P&L performance.
* Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost reduction and service improvement.
* Lead employee engagement, performance management and development initiatives.
* Support recruitment, retention and succession planning activities.
* Deliver accurate operational and financial reporting.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a Transport Manager position within a logistics or distribution environment.
* National CPC qualification.
* Strong understanding of transport legislation, fleet compliance and operator licence requirements.
* Experience managing budgets and departmental financial performance.
* Proven leadership and people management skills.
* Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and related transport technologies.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
* A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
* Opportunity to join a respected national logistics organisation
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Pivt Recruitment
Andover, Hampshire
£45,000 - £50,000
Pivt is partnering with a well-established UK logistics and supply chain business to recruit a Transport Manager for its Andover operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional to take ownership of a busy transport function, leading operational performance, compliance, financial management and team development within a fast-paced distribution environment.
The Role
As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient service delivery whilst driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
You will lead a team of supervisors, planners and drivers, managing resources effectively to deliver operational and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the transport operation to achieve performance, service and financial targets.
* Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation, operator licence requirements and health & safety regulations.
* Promote a strong safety culture and investigate incidents, identifying corrective actions where required.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
* Manage transport budgets, forecasts and departmental P&L performance.
* Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost reduction and service improvement.
* Lead employee engagement, performance management and development initiatives.
* Support recruitment, retention and succession planning activities.
* Deliver accurate operational and financial reporting.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a Transport Manager position within a logistics or distribution environment.
* National CPC qualification.
* Strong understanding of transport legislation, fleet compliance and operator licence requirements.
* Experience managing budgets and departmental financial performance.
* Proven leadership and people management skills.
* Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and related transport technologies.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
* A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
What's on Offer
* Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
* Opportunity to join a respected national logistics organisation
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Pivt Recruitment