At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage transport operations, ensuring efficient delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join ArrowXL, the UK's top two-person home delivery service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, supportive company.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while leading a motivated team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years as a Transport Manager with strong operational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery, striving to make the world of delivery a better place by building a business that supports the way we live today. Most of our work is taking responsibility for storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items – the kind of work that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need to be installed, which we do too. ArrowXL are excited to announce that we’re now recruiting for a Transport Manager for our Wigan Depot.
Managing your teams, you will hold overall responsibility for the smooth operation of our Transport and Service Delivery functions, ensuring our customers receive the best quality service. Interested in the opportunity of joining the UK’s largest multi-user, two-person, home delivery and warehouse specialist?
Main ResponsibilitiesOn a day-to-day basis, this role is about leading on-site resources (colleagues, vehicles, and equipment) to ensure we have everything required in the right place at the right time, not only to meet, but also to flex to our customers' changing needs. Reporting into the site General Manager, you will also be accountable for:
- Leading, guiding and motivating your team of skilled Shift Managers, First Line Managers and service delivery crews.
- Manage the Transport Function at Wigan (main hub) and northern out-bases.
- Efficient fleet utilisation, resource planning and cost control (whilst always ensuring the operation is both effective and compliant).
- Take the lead and be the site expert for legal compliance and safety, ensuring your sites consistently operate safely and legally.
- Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies within the Transport function, recommending and implementing changes where needed and sharing best practices across our network of hubs.
- The resourcing, development and management of all colleagues within your team.
- Making prompt decisions which protect customer service and our delivery schedule, as well as remaining commercially focused.
With the number of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Transport Manager within a medium/large-scale transport operation.
- Demonstrable experience improving transport operations and introducing operational excellence.
- Strong knowledge of Road Transport Regulations, Health.
Transport Manager employer: ArrowXL by JP Home
ArrowXL is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Wigan Depot where operational excellence is at the forefront of our mission. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. With competitive benefits and a commitment to safety and compliance, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
