Transport Manager - Gloucestershire
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Commutable from Berkeley, Chepstow, Tetbury, North Bristol
Up to £50,000 + £6k car allowance + benefits
MVP is partnering with a progressive, multiple-award-winning logistics business to recruit a Transport Manager to join their growing operations team at one of their distribution centres in Gloucestershire.
This newly created role comes as a result of continued growth and a new contract win, offering the opportunity to make a real impact within a successful, expanding 3PL operation.
As Transport Manager, youll oversee the day-to-day transport operations across the site, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency, while driving continuous improvement and supporting a high-performing team. Youll work closely with the Operations Manager and wider site leadership to deliver excellent service to customers and maximise operational performance.
What youll be doing:
Manage daily transport operations, ensuring KPIs, budgets, and customer requirements are met.
Lead, motivate, and develop your team, promoting engagement, recognition, and career growth.
Drive a culture of safety excellence and compliance with transport, H&S, and HR regulations.
Own and optimise the transport P&L, working with divisional managers to meet financial targets.
Implement and improve transport strategies, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency.
Collaborate with operations, planning, and commercial teams to drive integrated solutions.
Embody and promote the companys core values.
Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What were looking for:
Proven experience managing a site-based transport operation, ideally within a 3PL environment.
Strong people leader with experience developing high-performing teams.
Commercially astute with P&L responsibility experience.
National CPC holder with sound knowledge of transport legislation.
Skilled in using Transport Management Systems and other operational tools.
Excellent communicator, proactive, and hands-on.
Experience driving continuous improvement and operational innovation.
IOSH/NEBOSH or Safe Systems of Work training desirable.
If youre a proactive, results-driven transport leader who thrives on creating safe, compliant, and efficient operations while developing people and processes wed love to hear from you.
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