At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage daily operations at our Droitwich depot, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Company: Join Owens Group, a fast-growing logistics company with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a focus on team growth.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while enhancing operational performance.
- Qualifications: Transport Manager CPC qualification and previous management experience in logistics.
About The Role
As a fast-growing, multi-site organisation with a diverse customer base, Owens Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead operations at our Droitwich depot.
Location: Droitwich
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a thorough understanding of transport compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the depot while driving performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Droitwich depot.
- Allocate and manage transport resources to meet operational demands.
- Work closely with the Planning team to ensure effective scheduling of vehicles, trailers, and drivers.
- Maximise fleet utilisation, operational efficiency, and customer service performance.
- Manage driver resources, including holiday planning and workforce availability.
- Ensure full compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), and all transport legislation.
- Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance across the regional fleet.
- Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the operation.
- Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
- Manage driver compliance, including infringement reviews and corrective measures.
- Liaise with Payroll, HR, Accounts, and Invoicing departments as required.
- Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively.
- Conduct disciplinary and grievance meetings in accordance with company procedures and ACAS guidelines.
- Produce regular operational and compliance reports, including weekly Health & Safety updates.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance depot performance.
Essential
- Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification.
- Previous transport management experience within a haulage, logistics, or distribution environment.
- Strong understanding of transport legislation, driver compliance, and tachograph regulations.
- Experience in transport planning and resource allocation.
- Proven people management and leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Good level of IT literacy and experience using transport management systems.
Desirable
- Experience managing budgets and operational costs.
- General haulage and traffic office experience.
- Experience working within a fast-paced logistics operation.
Key Skills
- Team leadership and staff motivation.
- Resource and workforce planning.
- Budget and cost management.
- Compliance management.
- Customer service focus.
- Time management and prioritisation.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Owens Group?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing logistics business where you can make a significant impact on operational performance and team development. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
If you are a proactive Transport Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
