Transport Manager
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
3PL Retail Contract
Irlam Associates are partnering with Our Client, a well-established 3PL contract logistics provider supporting major retail customers, to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Burton upon Trent.
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on transport professional with strong retail logistics experience who can quickly take ownership of a fast-paced, service-critical operation.
The Role As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation supporting a retail contract, ensuring on-time, compliant, and cost-effective deliveries into store networks. You will lead drivers, planners, and transport support staff, maintaining high service levels in line with demanding retail KPIs.
This is a highly visible role, requiring strong operational control, stakeholder management, and the ability to react quickly in a dynamic retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and lead transport operations within a 3PL retail contract logistics environment
Ensure consistent delivery performance against strict retail service level agreements
Lead, motivate, and develop drivers, planners, and transport support teams
Plan and optimise routes and schedules to maximise fleet efficiency and cost control
Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including HGV, driver hours, and health & safety
Monitor, analyse, and report on KPIs, cost performance, and fleet utilisation
Work closely with warehouse, operations, and customer teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations About You
Proven experience as a Transport Manager within 3PL contract logistics, ideally supporting retail customers
Strong understanding of retail delivery networks, time-critical service levels, and peak trading demands
In-depth knowledge of transport legislation, HGV operations, and fleet compliance
Confident, credible leader able to take control quickly in a fixed-term assignment
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
Competent in transport management systems and Microsoft Office What’s on Offer
£45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
6-month fixed term contract
Opportunity to join a well-established 3PL supporting a major retail operation
Immediate impact role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
National or International CPC How to Apply If you are an experienced Transport Manager with a strong retail 3PL background, available for a 6-month FTC, Irlam Associates would be keen to speak with you.
Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence