Assistant Transport Manager
Location: Leicestershire (Bardon Hill area)
Salary: Up to £45,000
Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00, 1 in 4 Saturdays (06:00 – 13:00)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager into a newly created position.
This role has been introduced to support a very hands‑on Transport Manager, with the aim of bringing in someone who can take ownership of both the operational and people management side of the function.
This is not a replacement role — it's a genuine opportunity to step into a position where you can add value, influence the operation, and grow into a more senior role over time.
The Role
Hands‑on operational leadership role where you will be involved in:
* Daily transport planning and route optimisation
* Managing drivers and day‑to‑day operational performance
* Monitoring delivery performance, KPIs, and service levels
* Identifying inefficiencies and improving processes across the operation
* Challenging and enhancing existing planning processes
* Acting as a key point of contact between drivers, planning, and management
* Having direct conversations with drivers where standards are not being met
* Managing performance, conduct, and day‑to‑day behavioural issues
* Addressing discrepancies (fuel usage, vehicle misuse, etc.)
* Supporting disciplinary processes where required
This role requires someone confident enough to have difficult conversations, but with the professionalism to handle them in the right way.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience within a transport operation (planning, traffic office, or supervisory level).
* Experience as Assistant Transport Manager, or Senior Planner / Transport Supervisor ready to step up.
* Strong understanding of driver management and transport operations.
* Confidence to challenge, manage, and hold drivers accountable.
* Ability to think commercially and improve operational efficiency.
* Someone who can "see the bigger picture" and not just follow the plan.
* A proactive, hands‑on approach.
What's Not Required
* CPC is not required.
* This is not a compliance-heavy role; focus is operational and people management.
Why This Role
* Genuine opportunity to step into a leadership position.
* Ability to influence and shape the operation.
* Work closely with an experienced, hands‑on Transport Manager.
* Progression potential as the structure evolves.
* Stable and growing logistics business.
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