Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Location: Droitwich

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

As a fast\-growing, multi\-site organisation with a diverse customer base, Owens Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Manager to lead operations at our Droitwich depot.

This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a thorough understanding of transport compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day\-to\-day running of the depot while driving performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day\-to\-day operation of the Droitwich depot.


• Allocate and manage transport resources to meet operational demands.


• Work closely with the Planning team to ensure effective scheduling of vehicles, trailers, and drivers.


• Maximise fleet utilisation, operational efficiency, and customer service performance.


• Manage driver resources, including holiday planning and workforce availability.


• Ensure full compliance with Driver Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD), and all transport legislation.


• Monitor and improve on\-time delivery performance across the regional fleet.


• Promote and maintain a strong Health \& Safety culture throughout the operation.


• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.


• Manage driver compliance, including infringement reviews and corrective measures.


• Liaise with Payroll, HR, Accounts, and Invoicing departments as required.


• Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively.


• Conduct disciplinary and grievance meetings in accordance with company procedures and ACAS guidelines.


• Produce regular operational and compliance reports, including weekly Health \& Safety updates.


• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance depot performance.

Essential

• Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification.


• Previous transport management experience within a haulage, logistics, or distribution environment.


• Strong understanding of transport legislation, driver compliance, and tachograph regulations.


• Experience in transport planning and resource allocation.


• Proven people management and leadership experience.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong organisational and problem\-solving abilities.


• Good level of IT literacy and experience using transport management systems.

• Experience managing budgets and operational costs.


• General haulage and traffic office experience.


• Experience working within a fast\-paced logistics operation.

• Team leadership and staff motivation.


• Resource and workforce planning.


• Budget and cost management.


• Compliance management.


• Customer service focus.


• Time management and prioritisation.


• Cross\-functional collaboration.


• Continuous improvement mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well\-established and growing logistics business where you can make a significant impact on operational performance and team development. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you are a proactive Transport Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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