TRANSPORT SITE/ OPERATIONS MANAGER IRLAM £50,000 - £60,000 DOE INITIALLY 6 MONTH FTC PERMANENT ROLE AVAILABLE We are seeking a Transport & Site Operations Distribution Centre Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day logistics activities at our client’s Irlam site, with overall responsibility for both transport, warehouse and overall site performance. general site operations, including warehousing. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for where you’ll ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and the consistent delivery of exceptional customer service, and profitability. to customers. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily transport, warehouse and operations, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, standards and health & safety regulations Provide clear leadership across site teams, including drivers, transport office, warehousing and site functions Manage customer relationships and maintain a high standard of service delivery and communication Drive P&L performance and resource planning aligned to operational and financial requirements Lead and develop a high-performing team culture, including performance management and people development Ensure full compliance with DVSA/O-licence obligations, tachograph legislation, and Working Time Directive Support continuous improvement initiatives across site operations, applying lean principles and performance KPIs Work closely with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations Collaborate with senior leadership to align local execution with broader strategic goals Required Qualifications and Skills: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Transport Operations at Shift Manager or Site Leadership level CPC Qualification Extensive knowledge of the Transport & Logistics Industry Full UK Driving Licence Knowledge of DVSA regulations, Tachograph Legislation, and Working Time Directive Experience managing KPIs, budgets and performance reporting Strong people management, communication and time management skills Able to work confidently in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment Analytical mindset with the ability to drive decisions through insight Personal Attributes: Effective influencer and negotiator, comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders Strong leadership presence, capable of building and inspiring multi-functional teams Proactive, confident decision-maker with a solutions-first approach Passion for operational excellence, safety, and service delivery Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal site management role, where you will be trusted to lead transport and warehouse operations within a major logistics network. You’ll be empowered to shape site performance, engage with key customers and take ownership of people, performance and service delivery. For the right candidate, this fixed-term contract has the potential to become permanent, offering real long-term career growth in a high-performing environment. To learn more, please contact our commercial department on (phone number removed) INDCOM