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Base pay range
* circa. £75,000 per annum dependent on experience
* 40 hours per week
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
* Contributable Company pension scheme
MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
* Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
* Free Financial Advice
* Bank your savings into an ISA
* 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
* Low cost voluntary insured health plans
* Onsite canteen
* Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
Job Introduction
As a key leader at our new Omega Distribution Centre, the Transport Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of our transport department. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring legal compliance, cost efficiency, and best-in-class service delivery.
This is a fast-paced role where you will drive operational excellence, optimise resources, and champion a customer-first approach. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture while continuously improving processes to support the company’s growth and success.
Job Overview
* Transport Strategy & Operations – Oversee the day-to-day transport function, ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery operations.
* Team Leadership – Manage and develop transport colleagues, ensuring a high-performance culture and effective succession planning.
* Compliance & Safety – Ensure full adherence to transport legislation, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and health & safety policies.
* Cost Control & Budgeting – Monitor and manage transport budgets, identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
* Performance Monitoring – Track and analyse transport KPIs to identify trends, drive improvements, and maintain service levels.
* Stakeholder Management – Act as a key stakeholder and work closely with various functions within the logistics network, as well as the wider business, including Retail Operations.
* Business Relationships - Foster strong relationships across teams to drive shared goals, enhance communication, and ensure seamless integration of transport operations with other business units.
* Process Improvement – Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Technology & Systems – Ensure effective utilisation of transport management systems (TMS) and other relevant technologies.
* Proven experience in a senior transport leadership role within a fast-paced distribution environment.
* Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance, and best practices.
* Experience in managing budgets, cost control, and operational efficiencies.
* Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements.
* Proficiency in transport management systems and reporting tools.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Supply Chain
* Industries
Retail
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