Transport Operations Manager Required!
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm
Our client is an established transport and logistics business operating a busy palletised distribution, haulage and warehousing operation from Portsmouth.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, managing drivers, transport planning, customer service and overall performance.
Package:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Additional benefits discussed at interview
Transport Operations Manager - Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day transport operation
- Manage and support drivers, warehouse and admin staff
- Oversee daily planning, vehicle movements and deliveries
- Monitor transport performance and resolve operational issues
- Deal with driver and customer queries
- Work closely with the warehouse and planning teams
- Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance and downtime
- Ensure drivers and vehicles operate safely and compliantly
- Monitor driver hours, vehicle checks and relevant documentation
- Identify ways to improve efficiency, service and operating costs
- Manage operational administration and performance reporting
Transport Operations Manager - Requirements:
- Previous experience in transport operations, transport management or a senior transport role
- Experience managing drivers and/or a transport team
- Good understanding of day-to-day transport operations
- Confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams
- Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
- Organised, commercially aware and able to make decisions
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment
- Good IT and administration skills
- CPC is not essential
- Pallet network, general haulage or similar transport experience would be advantageous
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