Transport General Manager

Job Title: Transport General Manager
Location: North East England
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + Benefits

Overview
We're seeking an experienced Transport General Manager to lead a major transport operation and a small warehouse facility in the North East. You'll ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations while driving performance, safety, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily transport operations to maximise fleet efficiency and on-time deliveries.


• Oversee a small warehouse operation, ensuring smooth receipt, storage, and dispatch processes.


• Monitor and improve KPIs across service, cost, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.


• Manage route planning, fleet optimisation, and maintenance compliance.


• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation (O-Licence, DVSA, WTD).


• Promote strong health & safety standards and lead incident investigations.


• Manage and develop transport managers, planners, warehouse staff, and drivers.


• Control budgets, deliver cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.


• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in senior transport or depot management within a 3PL or transport environment.


• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.


• Experience with pallet networks and large HGV fleet management.


• Exposure to warehouse operations preferred.


• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.


• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.


• Competent with transport planning and fleet management systems.


• CPC in Transport Management (Essential).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + car/allowance


• Performance bonus


• Pension + benefits


• Career growth within a fast-paced, expanding business

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