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TRANSPORT SITE/ OPERATIONS MANAGER
IRLAM
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
INITIALLY 6 MONTH FTC *** PERMANENT ROLE AVAILABLE ***
We are seeking a Transport & Site Operations Distribution Centre Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day logistics activities at our client's Irlam site, with overall responsibility for both transport, warehouse and overall site performance. general site operations, including warehousing. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for where you'll ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and the consistent delivery of exceptional customer service, and profitability. to customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily transport, warehouse and operations, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, standards and health & safety regulations
* Provide clear leadership across site teams, including drivers, transport office, warehousing and site functions
* Manage customer relationships and maintain a high standard of service delivery and communication
* Drive P&L performance and resource planning aligned to operational and financial requirements
* Lead and develop a high-performing team culture, including performance management and people development
* Ensure full compliance with DVSA/O-licence obligations, tachograph legislation, and Working Time Directive
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across site operations, applying lean principles and performance KPIs
* Work closely with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations
* Collaborate with senior leadership to align local execution with broader strategic goals
Required Qualifications And Skills
* Minimum 2 years' experience in Transport Operations at Shift Manager or Site Leadership level
* CPC Qualification
* Extensive knowledge of the Transport & Logistics Industry
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Knowledge of DVSA regulations, Tachograph Legislation, and Working Time Directive
* Experience managing KPIs, budgets and performance reporting
* Strong people management, communication and time management skills
* Able to work confidently in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment
* Analytical mindset with the ability to drive decisions through insight
Personal Attributes
* Effective influencer and negotiator, comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders
* Strong leadership presence, capable of building and inspiring multi-functional teams
* Proactive, confident decision-maker with a solutions-first approach
* Passion for operational excellence, safety, and service delivery
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal site management role, where you will be trusted to lead transport and warehouse operations within a major logistics network. You'll be empowered to shape site performance, engage with key customers and take ownership of people, performance and service delivery. For the right candidate, this fixed-term contract has the potential to become permanent, offering real long-term career growth in a high-performing environment.
To learn more, please contact our commercial department on 01270 589 943
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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