Transport Operations Manager in Durham

Logistics done differently. Ready to work for a company that accelerates careers? Do you feel you’ve got more to give but no room to grow? How does ongoing training and development sound? At XPO, we take our people seriously—and we invest in your future.

We’re looking for a Transport Operations Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our Sherburn site.

In this role, you’ll oversee transport operations across multiple sites, ensuring everything runs efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively. You’ll lead teams, optimize fleet performance, maintain service standards, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also work closely with customers to deliver exceptional service while managing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £47,000 per annum plus company car/ car allowance. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day transport operations, manage fleet performance, driver scheduling, and route planning
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with on-site customers, resolve issues quickly, and ensure service excellence
• Leadership & Development: Lead and motivate transport teams, fostering collaboration and growth
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to transport legislation, conduct audits, and maintain health & safety standards
• Financial Control: Manage budgets, monitor costs, and identify savings without compromising quality
• Continuous Improvement: Use data to drive efficiency and implement process improvements
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the go-to contact for internal teams and external partners

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Proven experience in transport or logistics management (multi-site experience ideal)
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and compliance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and implement improvements
• CPC in Transport Management (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Be part of something big. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.