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Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Loom TalentLeeds, England, United Kingdom
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

We are working on behalf of a rapidly growing UK Contract Logistics Business to appoint a Transport Manager to lead and scale their transport function.

Base pay range

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Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end management of the UK-wide transport operation, including fleet strategy, routing, and people leadership.
  • Drive service performance, cost efficiency, and operational consistency across a multi-channel delivery model.
  • Champion compliance with all relevant transport legislation, health & safety protocols, and fleet maintenance standards.
  • Introduce and optimise routing technologies and transport systems to improve productivity and customer experience.
  • Develop a high-performing team culture, fostering accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage third-party transport providers and contracts, ensuring value for money and alignment with service KPIs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with warehouse, commercial, and customer service teams to support business growth.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in a Transport Manager or senior logistics role within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain sector
  • Strong working knowledge of transport legislation, driver management, and vehicle compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage home delivery, store distribution, and reverse logistics at scale.
  • Skilled in the implementation and optimisation of third-party routing platforms - essential.
  • Commercially aware, KPI-driven, and confident in managing cost, service, and people performance.
  • Experience managing third-party logistics partners and internal stakeholders at a senior level.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organisation with evolving operational needs.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Contract

    • Job function

  • Supply Chain

    • Industries

  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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