Transport Manager
Location: Droitwich
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
As a fast-growing, multi-site organisation with a diverse customer base, Owens Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead operations at our Droitwich depot.
This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a thorough understanding of transport compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the depot while driving performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Droitwich depot.
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Allocate and manage transport resources to meet operational demands.
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Work closely with the Planning team to ensure effective scheduling of vehicles, trailers, and drivers.
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Maximise fleet utilisation, operational efficiency, and customer service performance.
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Manage driver resources, including holiday planning and workforce availability.
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Ensure full compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), and all transport legislation.
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Monitor and improve on-time delivery performance across the regional fleet.
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Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the operation.
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Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
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Manage driver compliance, including infringement reviews and corrective measures.
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Liaise with Payroll, HR, Accounts, and Invoicing departments as required.
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Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively.
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Conduct disciplinary and grievance meetings in accordance with company procedures and ACAS guidelines.
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Produce regular operational and compliance reports, including weekly Health & Safety updates.
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Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance depot performance.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification.
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Previous transport management experience within a haulage, logistics, or distribution environment.
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Strong understanding of transport legislation, driver compliance, and tachograph regulations.
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Experience in transport planning and resource allocation.
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Proven people management and leadership experience.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
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Good level of IT literacy and experience using transport management systems.
Desirable
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Experience managing budgets and operational costs.
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General haulage and traffic office experience.
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Experience working within a fast-paced logistics operation.
Key Skills
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Team leadership and staff motivation.
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Resource and workforce planning.
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Budget and cost management.
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Compliance management.
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Customer service focus.
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Time management and prioritisation.
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Cross-functional collaboration.
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Continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Owens Group?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing logistics business where you can make a significant impact on operational performance and team development. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
If you are a proactive Transport Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
