Transport Operations Manager
Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Evri
Location: Barnsley Hub
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: £49,295 - £56,261
Contract: Permanent, Full Time,Shift Pattern: 2pm - 10pm
We're looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join our Barnsley Hub, leading the delivery of a safe, legally compliant and cost-efficient transport operation.
Working closely with the Transport General Manager, you'll lead and develop our Transport Shift Managers while taking ownership of performance, compliance, service and cost.
This is a key operational leadership role within a fast-paced logistics environment, where you'll use data to drive performance, develop plans around changing volumes and ensure the operation is ready for our busiest periods.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead, coach and develop Transport Shift Managers and their teams.
- Drive transport performance across service, cost, compliance and safety.
- Ensure the operation meets all legal and Operator Licence requirements.
- Monitor KPIs, identify root causes and implement improvement plans.
- Manage operational costs and provide clear performance reporting.
- Use transport data and vehicle telemetry to improve fleet efficiency and driver performance.
- Plan resources and transport capacity against changing and forecasted volumes.
- Develop and deliver robust plans for Peak and other high-volume periods.
- Carry out H&S and quality audits, risk assessments and reviews of safe systems of work.
- Improve transport processes and drive consistent operational standards.
- Conduct regular 1-to-1s, performance reviews and team meetings.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers and external partners.
- Deputise for senior Transport leadership when required.
- CPC National qualification and the ability to be named as a CPC holder on the Operator's Licence.
- Significant transport operations management experience within logistics, distribution, parcels or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing operational teams.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to influence and improve performance.
- Experience managing transport KPIs, operational costs and service levels.
- Strong resource and operational planning capability.
- Good Health & Safety knowledge.
- Confident decision-maker who can operate effectively under pressure.
- Full current UK driving licence.
- Good IT, written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with transport systems such as Isotrak, TMS and Tachomaster would be highly beneficial.
Why Join Us?You'll play a key role in the performance of one of our major Hub operations, with the opportunity to influence how we plan, manage and continuously improve our transport operation.
We're looking for a leader who can combine strong transport knowledge with great people leadership - creating a safe, compliant and high-performing environment while developing the people around them.