Job Description
🚛 Transport Operations Manager - General Haulage & Pallet Network
📍 Location: Kent
💰 Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
🕒 Hours: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Our client is a well-established general haulage operator providing nationwide transport and distribution services. As proud members of a leading pallet network, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality service, efficiency, and reliability.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Transport Operations Manager to oversee their busy fleet operation and play a key role in managing day-to-day transport activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the daily running of a mixed fleet operation (artics, rigids, and vans).
* Lead and motivate a team of drivers and transport office staff.
* Plan and monitor routes to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including tachographs, driver hours, and vehicle maintenance.
* Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, and pallet network partners.
* Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
* Maintain Health & Safety, FORS, and compliance standards.
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