Transport Operations Manager | Food | West Midlands | c.£60k + benefits
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
BBBH: 35019