TRANSPORT MANAGER People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join our well-established client based in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where you will play a key role in managing transport, warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring customers receive a first-class delivery service while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, safety and operational performance. This role will suit candidates with experience as a Transport Manager, Distribution Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse & Transport Manager, Operations Manager, Depot Manager or Distribution Centre Manager. Salary: • £39,140 per annum Shifts: • 37.5 hours per week • Shift-based role • Flexibility required to support operational requirements • Some evening and weekend working required • No Sunday working Benefits: • 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays • Employee benefits platform with hundreds of high street discounts • Holiday, gym and cinema discounts • Colleague discount scheme • Career progression opportunities • Long service awards • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave • Employee Assistance Programme • 24/7 Virtual GP service • Salary finance scheme • Pension scheme • Death in Service benefit • Life assurance • Supportive and inclusive working environment Day-to-Day Duties: As a Transport Manager, your duties will include: • Managing warehouse and transport operations to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time • Overseeing the unloading, receiving and storage of goods within the distribution centre • Ensuring stock is handled safely and maintained in excellent condition • Managing vehicle utilisation and reducing the risk of vehicle overloading • Ensuring all vehicles are maintained, inspected and serviced in line with legal requirements • Managing driver compliance, qualifications and training records • Monitoring transport costs and ensuring the efficient use of vehicles and resources • Managing stock control processes and stock accuracy within the warehouse • Leading, motivating and developing warehouse and transport teams • Delivering training in safe moving, handling and loading procedures • Managing third-party suppliers and transport providers where required • Ensuring warehouse security procedures are maintained at all times • Managing Health & Safety compliance across the warehouse and transport operation • Producing management reports on operational performance, delivery service and KPIs • Handling customer enquiries and resolving issues to maintain excellent customer satisfaction levels Essential Skills: To be successful in this role, you will need: • Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) • Previous experience in a Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, Distribution Manager or similar leadership role • Experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment • Strong leadership and people management skills • Experience coaching, developing and motivating teams • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Strong knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management and Health & Safety regulations • Experience managing KPIs, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills • Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service • Flexibility to support evening and weekend operational requirements Desirable Experience: • Experience managing both warehouse and transport operations • Experience within a fast-paced distribution environment • Previous responsibility for compliance, fleet management and operational performance Training Provided: • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment Apply: If you are an experienced Transport Manager looking for your next challenge with a successful and growing organisation, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.