Night Transport Manager in Manchester

Irlam Associates are seeking a proven and experienced Transport Manager (Permanent Nights) within the fast paced world of parcels with a great client of ours. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading name in the parcel delivery sector, overseeing a high-volume, time‑critical night operation where performance, compliance, and service excellence are paramount.

The Role

• Full operational control of the night transport function
• Leading, motivating and developing transport and driver teams
• Ensuring compliance with all transport legislation, including O Licence requirements and driver hours regulations
• Managing route planning, load optimisation and vehicle utilisation
• Driving on‑time performance and service level agreements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and client contacts to ensure smooth operation flow
• Monitoring KPIs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring health & safety standards are consistently upheld across the operation

The Candidate

We are looking for a hands‑on, experienced Transport Manager who thrives in a high‑pressure, time‑critical environment. You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within parcel, express logistics or high‑volume transport operations
• Strong leadership background managing drivers and transport teams
• Excellent understanding of transport compliance and legislation
• Experience working permanent night shifts or within 24/7 operations
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong decision‑making ability
• CPC National/International (preferred or required depending on client)

The Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (GBP50k - GBP60K)
• Permanent night shift pattern offering stability and consistency
• Opportunity to work with a leading parcel logistics business
• Career development within a growing and fast‑paced sector
• Strong operational support structure and modern transport systems

If you are a driven Transport Manager looking for your next challenge in a high‑energy parcel environment, we would love to hear from you.