Transport Manager
Pickles Recruitment
Location: Chadderton Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time - 7:30am - 4:30pm (Early finish Friday)
Job Overview
We are recruiting for a highly organised and experienced Transport Manager to join a busy and fast-paced operation. This is a hands-on management role requiring someone who is proactive, switched on, and able to take full control of the transport function while leading a small team effectively.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily transport operations, tracking company traffic and orders, managing spreadsheets and reporting, and ensuring the department runs efficiently at all times.
This role would suit a strong leader who is confident stepping into all aspects of transport management and capable of making quick, effective operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day transport operation
- Lead, motivate, and support a small transport team
- Plan and coordinate vehicle movements, routes, and schedules efficiently
- Monitor company traffic, deliveries, and order movements in real time
- Ensure all transport operations run smoothly and cost effectively
- Maintain accurate transport records, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
- Use Excel and transport data systems confidently to track KPIs and operational performance
- Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and management daily
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and company procedures
- Manage issues proactively including delays, shortages, and operational challenges
- Support continuous improvement across the transport department
- Step into operational duties when required and lead from the front
- Previous experience within a Transport Manager or Senior Transport role
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent knowledge of transport operations and logistics processes
- Advanced understanding of Excel, spreadsheets, and reporting systems
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Highly proactive, hands-on, and operationally minded
- Ability to take ownership and make effective decisions under pressure
- CPC qualification preferred but not essential depending on experience
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Long-term opportunity within a growing business
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to lead and shape the transport operation
- Full-time permanent position
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