Transport Operations Manager - Multi site
Chichester with extensive travel
£50K + company car + additional benefits
Our client are a well established, fast growing, leading logistics provider. They are currently looking to recruit a Transport Operations Manager operating across 2 sites. You'll be responsible for covering general traffic and pallet network operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-performing delivery every day.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage transport operations across both sites, ensuring reliable, safe and efficient performance
Act as a named CPC Transport Manager where required
Ensure full compliance with all transport legislation (O-Licence, drivers' hours, vehicle maintenance, H&S)
Oversee route planning, driver allocation, vehicle utilisation and daily scheduling
Manage, develop and support teams through coaching, training and performance management
Maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring OTIF and service levels are consistently met
Control transport cost lines and optimise use of vehicles, drivers, warehouse space and overtime
Track and report KPIs including productivity, efficiency, vehicle performance and cost-to-serve
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service and reduce cost
Play an active role in health & safety, incident reporting and site standards
Experience:
CPC Transport Manager qualification (essential)
Proven experience as a Transport Manager, Operations Manager or similar role
Strong understanding of UK transport operations, compliance and driver management
Confident, hands-on leader with experience managing teams across multiple sites
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing operational environment
Competent IT skills (TMS/WMS experience advantageous)
Willing to travel regularly between sites (weekly travel expected)
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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
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