This role would suit someone from a 3PL, food logistics, retail distribution, or cold storage environment who has experience managing sizeable fleet in a fast paced environment.
You’ll oversee a fleet of around 60 vehicles and 120 trailers, managing a transport team of approximately 12 across planning, coordination, and compliance, alongside responsibility for 70–80 drivers.
The business is currently progressing through a Transport Management System rollout, with go-live planned for September, so previous exposure to systems implementation or operational transformation projects would be highly advantageous.
The Role
You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic management of the transport operation, ensuring compliance, efficiency, service delivery, and commercial performance are consistently achieved.
Key areas of focus include:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary transport team including planners, coordinators, compliance specialists, and drivers
* Drive improvements in driver engagement, retention, and overall workforce experience across the operation
* Develop and strengthen relationships with third-party hauliers and key subcontractor partners to enhance service delivery
* Continuously review, challenge, and optimise transport processes to improve efficiency, cost control, and service performance
* Support and oversee the implementation and successful rollout of a new Transport Management System (TMS)
* Full accountability for transport P&L performance, including budgeting, cost control, and financial delivery across the operation
* Take ownership of fleet utilisation and key operational performance indicators to drive efficiency and service standards
* Ensure full adherence to DVSA legislation, O-Licence requirements, and all relevant transport compliance standards
* Work closely with senior leadership to support strategic planning, operational improvement, and continuous development initiatives
* Oversee incident management, investigations, and ongoing compliance governance across the transport function
* Foster and embed a high-performance culture built on accountability, clear communication, and operational excellence
Experience Required
* Proven experience managing medium-to-large transport operations
* Background within 3PL, retail logistics, food distribution, or cold chain logistics
* Experience managing Class 1 fleets and large driver teams
* Strong understanding of transport compliance and fleet operations
* Experience improving operational processes and performance
* Confident stakeholder management and leadership capability
* Exposure to TMS implementation or transport transformation projects
* CPC National & International required
Package
Salary £70-75k DOE + Benefits + bonus!
33 days annual leave
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £750000.00 per year