Transport manager Work, Jobs in Wakefield (with Salaries)

Transport Site Manager
NEXT —Pontefract
- From £64,836 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
4d
Transport Operations Manager - Nights
Gist Limited —Barnsley
- Up to £64,004 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Shift Station Manager
Network Rail —Leeds
- £43,588 - £53,167 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Transport Shift Manager
Stobart —Doncaster
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Team Manager
GXO Logistics —Sherburn in Elmet
- Up to £35,024 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Pukka Pads —Bingley
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- ERP systems
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Logistics Area Manager
SEDAMYL UK LTD —Selby
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
Quick apply
9d
ATS Safety and Compliance Manager (Air Traffic Services)
Doncaster City Council —Sheffield
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
Transport Shift Manager
Evri —Barnsley
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
Duty Manager - Leeds Bradford Airport
Unifi —Yeadon
- £14.82 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Growth & Sales Market Leader, Transport UK&I - Civils for Energy Market Director
Ramboll —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
Depot Manager
euroloo —Leeds
- £14.47 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Transport Planner / Account Manager
Delivery Wizard Limited —Halifax
- £26,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Transport Shift Manager
Hermes Europe —Barnsley
- £12.71 an hour
- Day shift
1d
Associate Director / Associate Transport Planner - Strategic Highways
WSP —Leeds
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)
AECOM —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
Associate Director - Transport Planning
AECOM —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- Leadership
Associate Director- Transport Development Planning
Steer —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Depot Manager
Restore PLC —Pontefract
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Logistics Operations Manager
Octopus Energy Group —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Transport Site Manager

NEXT -
Pontefract

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Job details

Full-time
From £64,836 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company car
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

The role:

As a
Transport Site Manager
(
Transport Manager
,
Logistics Manager
, or
Operations Manager
), you will play a pivotal role within our Transport leadership team, taking full accountability for running an effective, productive, and legally compliant transport operation. Located at our major hub in South Elmsall, Pontefract, you will make a direct impact on our nationwide performance—ensuring our worldwide online customer orders are met and over 500 NEXT retail stores remain fully stocked.

You’ll work closely with the wider Senior Management Team across warehousing and distribution to adapt, innovate, and drive continuous improvement. At NEXT, we pioneer the way and invest in our people; you will be supported with ongoing Traffic Commissioner updates and senior leadership alignment to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in our fast-paced, 24/7 operation.

Contract:
Permanent | 36 hours per week

Location:
South Elmsall, Pontefract

Shift: Monday - Friday 08:00-16:00 with flexibility required

What you’ll take on:

Maintain Operational Compliance:
Act as a named CPC holder on the Operator’s Licence, maintaining the O-licence for your site, supporting partner sites, and conducting regular internal audits to align with Traffic Commissioner updates.

Lead & Empower Teams:
Directly and indirectly lead a workforce of up to 500 people, mentoring your management team to become self-sufficient, confident decision-makers.

Deliver Performance & KPIs:
Maintain complete accountability for operational deadlines, performance deliverables, and key metrics across a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Optimise Operational Planning:
Manage weekly, monthly, and seasonal demand through effective resource planning, fleet capacity management, CPC training, and agency usage control.

Drive Continuous Improvement & Safety:
Partner with warehousing and senior distribution leadership to champion safety-first policies while identifying and executing operational enhancements.

What you’ll bring:

Qualifications:
A valid Transport Management CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Proven Leadership:
Significant experience in a senior management role within operational transport, retail, or online distribution, with a track record of leading large teams (100+ people).

People Development Skills:
Strong ability to motivate, empower, and build self-sufficient management teams.

Communication & Collaboration:
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to work seamlessly across cross-functional senior teams.

Strategic & Adaptable Mindset:
High capability to understand the bigger operational picture, manage multiple shifting priorities, and lead teams through change in high-pressure environments.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary:
From £64,836.00 (dependent on experience)

Incentives:
Performance-related bonus scheme and Executive share options

Travel:
Company car or car allowance

Health & Wellbeing:
Private medical cover

Discounts:
25% discount on NEXT merchandise and up to 15% across a range of partner Brands

Allowances:
£750 annual clothing allowance

Retirement:
Contributory pension scheme

Sharesave scheme
25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
Generous bonus scheme for many roles
Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
Free on-site parking
10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

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