Group Transport Manager | Food | West Midlands | c.£60k + benefits
?? Location: West Midlands
I'm looking for a dynamic Group Transport Manager to lead transport operations across multiple sites, drive high performance, and keep the network safe, compliant and efficient for a fantastic food business. You will take ownership of a growing transport function, leading initiatives, driving improvements and ensuring transport compliance.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing a refrigerated transport function and must hold a Transport Management CPC.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop transport teams across the group, creating a high-performance, safety-first culture.
Own transport compliance across all sites: O-Licence, DVSA, WTD, audits, driver standards.
Optimise fleet performance - utilisation, routing, fuel, maintenance and cost control.
Manage relationships with regulators and key internal stakeholders.
Improve delivery performance across all sites putting the customer first on all occasions.
Drive continuous improvement across planning, fleet strategy and systems.
Lead or support key projects (system upgrades, depot improvements, new vehicles).
What You'll Bring
Strong experience running transport operations (ideally multi-site, multidrop, refrigerated vehicles.
Deep knowledge of UK transport legislation + O-Licence requirements.
Experienced leading drivers, planners and transport managers.
Clear communicator who can influence across operations and leadership teams.
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
Essential: CPC (National/International), background in food and FMCG
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