Leicestershire (Bardon Hill area)
Up to £45,000
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00
1 in 4 Saturdays (06:00 – 13:00)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager into a newly created position.
This role has been introduced to support a very hands-on Transport Manager, with the aim of bringing in someone who can take ownership of both the operational and people management side of the function.
This is not a replacement role — it’s a genuine opportunity to step into a position where you can add value, influence the operation, and grow into a more senior role over time.
The Role
This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you will be involved in:
• Daily transport planning and route optimisation
• Managing drivers and day-to-day operational performance
• Monitoring delivery performance, KPIs, and service levels
• Identifying inefficiencies and improving processes across the operation
• Challenging and enhancing existing planning processes
• Acting as a key point of contact between drivers, planning, and management
Alongside this, you will take ownership of the people management side of the role, including:
• Having direct conversations with drivers where standards are not being met
• Managing performance, conduct, and day-to-day behavioural issues
• Addressing discrepancies (fuel usage, vehicle misuse, etc.)
• Supporting disciplinary processes where required
This role requires someone confident enough to have difficult conversations, but with the professionalism to handle them in the right way.
What We’re Looking For
• Previous experience within a transport operation (planning, traffic office, or supervisory level)
• Someone who has either:
* Already operated at Assistant Transport Manager level, or
* Is operating at Senior Planner / Transport Supervisor level and ready to step up
• Strong understanding of driver management and transport operations
• Confidence to challenge, manage, and hold drivers accountable
• Ability to think commercially and improve operational efficiency
• Someone who can “see the bigger picture” and not just follow the plan
• A proactive, hands-on approach
What’s Not Required
• CPC is not required
• This is not a compliance-heavy role — focus is operational and people management
Why This Role
• Genuine opportunity to step into a leadership position
• Ability to influence and shape the operation
• Work closely with an experienced, hands-on Transport Manager
• Progression potential as the structure evolves
• Stable and growing logistics business
If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for -where you can actually make an impact rather than just follow a plan - please apply today
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year