Transport General Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead a high-profile, large-scale transport operation, driving service quality, safety, and compliance. You will work within a fast-paced, 24/7 environment to achieve performance targets and foster a high-performing culture. You will build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders while focusing on continuous improvement and commercial results. This is a hands-on leadership role that shapes operational excellence and people development at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• company car or car allowance
• pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
• free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• retail and lifestyle discounts
• affordable loans and savings schemes
• free mortgage advice

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a large-scale transport function to meet service, safety, quality, and performance targets
• Review and drive performance through KPIs, fleet utilisation, transport planning, and continuous improvement activities
• Provide visible leadership to transport managers, planners, drivers and support teams to foster accountability and engagement
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, transport legislation, health and safety standards, and quality processes
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to understand and deliver operational requirements
• Drive financial performance through resource management, cost control, productivity improvement, and budgeting
• Lead colleague engagement, succession planning and talent development to create an inclusive transport operation

Key requirements

• International Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Proven experience managing large-scale transport operations including fleet management and driver populations
• Commercially minded with understanding of how operations affect service, productivity and financial performance
• Ability to operate in fast-moving logistics environments and balance customer expectations with priorities
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and sustainable operational performance
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• transport planning
• KPI analysis and performance management
• fleet utilisation

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