Transport Manager
27 days ago
Leicester
The Opportunity An established and growing £100m+ business is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Manager / Planning Manager to take ownership of a high-volume, fast-paced distribution operation. This is a business-critical role with full responsibility for ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery performance across multiple sites. With customer service at the heart of the business, this position offers real visibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. The Role • Manage daily outbound volumes of 100–400 tonnes, • Oversee a fleet of 30 vehicles, plus external hauliers, • Coordinate and optimise:, • Route planning and scheduling, • Subcontractor usage, • Pallet network and parcel distribution (e.g. DPD), • Ensure compliance with all CPC and transport regulations, • Monitor and improve delivery performance, cost control, and service levels, • Support operations across a secondary site in the West Midlands, • Identify and implement improvements across transport and logistics processes About You • Holds a valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), • Proven experience in a Transport Manager / Senior Planner / Fleet Manager role, • Strong background managing mixed fleet operations (own vehicles + subcontractors), • Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, • Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance service levels, • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, • Join a well-established, financially strong business, • Take on a high-impact role with real responsibility and visibility, • Opportunity to shape and improve transport operations, • Be part of a company where service delivery is key to success Interested? For a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly at .