General Haulage & Pallet Network
Colchester, Essex
£40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Monday – Friday, Days
A leading logistics business is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join its Colchester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong transport professional to take full ownership of a busy, fast-paced transport function within a general haulage and pallet network environment.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Transport Manager who can lead people, drive compliance, optimise fleet performance and deliver high service levels across a mixed operation including general haulage, groupage, tramping and pallet network activity.
The Transport Manager will be responsible for the overall management of transport operations, ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency and commercial performance, while developing a high-performing team of planners and drivers.
The Candidate;
CPC Transport Management Qualification
Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a national general haulage fleet
Strong background in general haulage and/or pallet network operations
Experience managing transport teams, including planners and drivers
A commercial mindset with the ability to balance service, cost and profitability
Sound knowledge of national transport operations, tramping and backload optimisation
Strong understanding of transport compliance, driver hours and fleet management
Ability to negotiate and manage third-party haulier relationships and rates
Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
Confident decision-maker, able to perform under pressure and to tight deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities;
Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of transport operations
Leading, coaching and developing a team of planners and transport staff
Managing driver performance, compliance, and engagement
Ensuring full compliance with O-Licence, driver hours, and transport legislation
Overseeing national route planning, inbound and outbound flows, and pallet network operations
Ownership of transport KPIs, service levels and operational performance
Making commercial decisions on fleet utilisation, ad-hoc pricing and backload opportunities
Managing and developing relationships with third-party hauliers and 3PL partners
Negotiating haulier rates and monitoring third-party performance
Overseeing planning systems and transport technology (currently Sterling)
Monitoring fleet performance using tracking and telematics systems
Handling customer escalations and ensuring critical service KPIs are achieved
Driving continuous improvement across the general haulage and pallet network operation
If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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