Transport Manager – Air Freight Services
18 days ago
Slough
Transport Manager – Air Freight Services Salary: £50,000–£60,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 10-hour shifts Location: Slough About the Role We are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead our air freight transport operations. This role requires a confident, hands-on manager who can oversee HGV activity, support a busy team, and ensure compliance and efficiency across all transport functions. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day transport operations involving HGVs within an air freight environment, • Lead, support, and develop a team to deliver high service standards, • Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, company policies, and safety requirements, • Oversee routing, scheduling, and operational planning, • Build strong relationships with drivers, internal teams, and external partners, • Liaise with European hauliers to maintain service quality and operational flow, • Maintain accurate transport records, reports, and documentation Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a Transport department involving HGV operations, • Proven experience working effectively as part of a team, • CPC qualification held for at least 2 years, • Full UK driving licence, • Class 2 licence desirable, or strong technical knowledge of trucks and trailers, • Experience working with or for a European haulier is highly beneficial, • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-critical environment What We Offer • Competitive salary of £50–60k, • Monday–Friday working pattern with stable 10-hour shifts, • Opportunity to lead within a specialist air freight transport operation, • Supportive team culture and long-term career development potential