Transport Manager

Job Title : Transport Manager

3PL Frozen & Chilled Distribution ??

Location :

Birstall, WF17 9NF ??

Salary :

Up to £45,000 per year ??

Hours :

Monday to Friday, 08 : 3017 : 30 (some flexibility required) ??

Holidays :

28 days including bank holidays ??

Job Type :

Full-time, Permanent Lead. Optimise. Deliver. Are you an experienced

Transport Manager

ready to take control of chilled and frozen logistics for a busy 3PL operation? Based in

Birstall , this role is your opportunity to lead from the front

managing people, processes, and performance across a fast-paced transport hub. Were looking for a hands-on professional with strong leadership skills, a Transport Manager CPC, and a solid understanding of fleet compliance, logistics operations, and DVSA regulations. What Youll Be Doing :

Team & Driver Leadership : Lead, support and develop drivers and office staff on site

Conduct regular 1-2-1s, reviews, and performance conversations

Plan shift patterns, manage holidays and staffing levels

Resolve queries and support drivers with real-time operational issues

Customer Operations & Support : Handle daily customer communications professionally

Provide live updates on ETAs and delays

Collaborate with other depots to enhance overall performance

Manage shared inboxes (e.g. depot, customer service)

Fleet & Route Management : Oversee vehicle compliance, maintenance, and testing

Monitor Clean Air Zone compliance and environmental restrictions

Ensure routes meet height / load / weight restrictions

Track routes in real-time to reduce inefficiencies and delays

Make recommendations on fleet size and usage

Systems & Performance Monitoring : Manage Bright HR and Blip for attendance and scheduling

Use Zendesk to manage incoming queries

Monitor and report on daily / weekly KPIs

Identify trends and suggest improvements

Maintain full compliance across transport, warehouse, and depot duties

What Were Looking For :

• Transport Manager CPC (essential) ?? Refresher training completed within the last 5 years (proof required) ?? Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, transport law, and standard licence requirements ?? Experience managing a chilled / frozen 3PL transport operation ?? Confident using transport systems and platforms (Bright HR, Zendesk, tracking tools) ?? Passion for leadership, efficiency, and delivering great service ?? Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD, seminars, etc.) What Youll Get in Return :

Salary up to £45,000

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

The chance to shape operations and build your own high-performing team

Opportunity to work with a growing business that values its people

Please note : Basic DBS check

will be required prior to employment. If youre ready to take the next step in your transport career and lead a depot that delivers chilled efficiency across the region

we want to hear from you . Apply now

and join a company where your leadership will drive real results.

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