WE'RE HIRING | ROAD FREIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
WTA is looking for an experienced, Road Freight Operations Manager to take ownership of our UK and European Road Freight operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark, lead and develop your team, and take ownership of delivering an efficient, reliable and high-quality Road Freight operation.
What you'll be doing:
- Taking full ownership of day-to-day UK Road Freight operations.
- Leading and developing the operational team.
- Managing FTL, LTL, groupage and express shipments.
- Building strong relationships with customers and transport partners.
- Driving service excellence, operational efficiency and profitability.
- Resolving operational challenges.
- Improving processes, performance and ways of working.
What we're looking for:
- At least 5 years' UK/EU Road Freight experience.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
- Strong operational knowledge and a hands-on approach.
- Commercial awareness, including GP, margins and cost control.
- A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and leads by example.
- CargoWise experience and customs knowledge would be an advantage.
Why WTA?
You'll have the opportunity to shape and grow an important part of our business, develop a team and make a genuine difference to our customers and our future success.
We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage the operation – they take ownership, drive standards and make things happen.
Good to know
- Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days working from our office in Manchester)
- EV company car salary sacrifice scheme
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Wellbeing package including EAP and a Wellbeing Day
- Full training pathway
Road Freight Operations Manager in Manchester employer: WTA Group
WTA Group is an exceptional employer that values proactive sales professionals and offers a dynamic work culture focused on collaboration and growth. With benefits such as profit sharing, life and income protection, and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, you will find ample opportunities for personal and professional development while travelling across the UK to engage with clients in various industries.
