Transport Team Manager

<p><strong>Transport Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Manchester</strong></p> <p><strong>Up to £48,000 per annum</strong></p> <p>I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading food and drink distributor at their Manchester site. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong transport professional to step in to a key leadership role within a well-established and growing business.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing transport operations, leading the team and ensuring full compliance across the fleet. This is hands-on role with accountability for people, vehicles and operational standards.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and lead the transport team, including recruitment, training, and performance management</li> <li>Oversee daily transport operations to ensure efficiency, service levels, and compliance</li> <li>Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, and health &amp; safety standards</li> <li>Manage the commercial vehicle fleet, including servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs</li> <li>Oversee pallet and cage control</li> <li>Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions</li> <li>Monitor performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong transport management experience is essential</li> <li>Proven knowledge of transport compliance, legislation, and health &amp; safety</li> <li>Experience leading and managing teams</li> <li>Experience within foodservice transport would be advantageous</li> <li>CPC qualification desirable but not essential</li> <li>Organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced transport environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Package &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary: up to £48,000 per annum</li> <li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Health plan</li> <li>Life cover</li> <li>High street discount scheme</li> <li>Excellent training, development and internal progression opportunities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Manager opportunity.</strong></p> <p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK &amp; USA for permanent jobs.</p> <p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U29waGllLjU1NjMxLjEzMDMxQHdoaXRlcmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p> <p class="job_tags">Tagged as: transport manager, Transport Supervisor, Transport Team Manager</p>