Transport General Manager
5 days ago
Stafford
Transport General Manager Staffordshire £60,000 - £65,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus We are recruiting a Transport General Manager to lead a well-established, multi-site transport operation based in Stafford, reporting directly to the Operations Director. This role sits at the heart of a £25M business with a fleet of 100+ vehicles and requires a hands-on, commercially aware leader who can balance operational control with strategic improvement. The Role You will take full ownership of the transport function, ensuring operational performance, compliance, and cost efficiency across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities: Full accountability for transport P&L and cost control Leadership of multi-site teams including planners, drivers, and compliance personnel Delivering high service levels while optimising fleet utilisation and routing Ensuring full compliance with all UK transport legislation (DVSA, OCRS, WTD, tachographs) Driving continuous improvement across operational KPIs and margins Working closely with the Operations Director to support business growth and scalability Embedding structure, process, and accountability across the network Key Experiences Have experience as a Transport General Manager overseeing 80-150+ vehicles Bring strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment. Have operated across multiple depots or regions Poss...