Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Location : Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Contract : 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary : £45,000 – £50,000 DOE

3PL Retail Contract

Irlam Associates are partnering with Our Client, a well-established 3PL contract logistics provider supporting major retail customers, to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract based in Burton upon Trent.

This role is ideally suited to a hands-on transport professional with strong retail logistics experience who can quickly take ownership of a fast-paced, service-critical operation.

The Role As Transport Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day transport operation supporting a retail contract, ensuring on-time, compliant, and cost-effective deliveries into store networks. You will lead drivers, planners, and transport support staff, maintaining high service levels in line with demanding retail KPIs.

This is a highly visible role, requiring strong operational control, stakeholder management, and the ability to react quickly in a dynamic retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and lead transport operations within a 3PL retail contract logistics environment

Ensure consistent delivery performance against strict retail service level agreements

Lead, motivate, and develop drivers, planners, and transport support teams

Plan and optimise routes and schedules to maximise fleet efficiency and cost control

Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including HGV, driver hours, and health & safety

Monitor, analyse, and report on KPIs, cost performance, and fleet utilisation

Work closely with warehouse, operations, and customer teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations About You

Proven experience as a Transport Manager within 3PL contract logistics, ideally supporting retail customers

Strong understanding of retail delivery networks, time-critical service levels, and peak trading demands

In-depth knowledge of transport legislation, HGV operations, and fleet compliance

Confident, credible leader able to take control quickly in a fixed-term assignment

Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

Competent in transport management systems and Microsoft Office What’s on Offer

£45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)

6-month fixed term contract

Opportunity to join a well-established 3PL supporting a major retail operation

Immediate impact role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment

National or International CPC  How to Apply If you are an experienced Transport Manager with a strong retail 3PL background, available for a 6-month FTC, Irlam Associates would be keen to speak with you.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence