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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