About the Role:
We are seeking a practical and commercially minded Transport & Logistics Manager to take responsibility for the planning and control of transport operations across our group of businesses.
This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring products and raw materials move efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with production requirements. You will be responsible for managing transport activity from order through to delivery, coordinating hauliers, scheduling site activity and ensuring customers receive a professional service.
The successful candidate will have experience of making real-world transport decisions, balancing customer service, operational requirements and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Planning & Control
- Plan and coordinate daily and weekly transport activities.
- Allocate work to subcontract hauliers and monitor performance.
- Optimise routes, vehicle utilisation and backload opportunities.
- Manage transport schedules to achieve high service levels whilst controlling costs.
- Resolve day-to-day transport issues and delivery exceptions.
Production & Site Scheduling
- Coordinate inbound raw material deliveries with production requirements.
- Schedule loading and unloading activities to maximise site efficiency.
- Work closely with production and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Control vehicle arrivals and departures to minimise disruption and downtime.
Customer & Supplier Communication
- Ensure customers receive clear communication regarding delivery schedules.
- Manage delivery changes, delays and service issues professionally.
- Liaise with suppliers and hauliers to coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activity.
- Maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and transport providers.
Transport Management
- Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.
- Maintain transport records, KPI reporting and performance analysis.
- Manage company drivers, 6 week checks and legislative requirements.
- Assist with fleet and transport management activities where required.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency and cost performance.
- Develop and implement improved logistics processes and scheduling systems.
- Contribute to operational planning and business improvement initiatives.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines transport knowledge with practical operational experience and who is:
- Commercially aware and cost-conscious.
- Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A strong communicator with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Calm under pressure and capable of resolving problems quickly.
- Experienced in transport planning software and Microsoft Excel.
Desirable Skills:
- Transport Manager CPC qualification.
- Experience managing outsourced haulage providers.
- Experience working within manufacturing, agriculture, logistics or distribution environments.
- Experience of fleet management and transport compliance.
What We Offer
- A varied and autonomous role with real responsibility.
- Opportunity to influence and improve operational performance.
- Long-term career stability within an established and growing business.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving efficiency and taking ownership of transport operations, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: £33,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
