Transport / Operations Manager
Cheltenham | On-site | Full-time | Perm | Competitive DOE
An established and growing organisation within the logistics and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Transport / Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day depot operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient delivery performance, maintaining fleet compliance and managing driver and warehouse teams within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will play a central role in driving performance, improving efficiency and maintaining high service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily transport operations to ensure deliveries and collections meet service targets
- Monitor route performance and address operational issues or delays
- Manage undelivered items and ensure correct processes are followed
- Ensure all operational systems are updated accurately and on time
- Oversee driver compliance, debriefs and performance management
- Manage fleet operations, including daily vehicle checks and maintenance scheduling
- Ensure compliance with transport and safety regulations
- Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles to meet operational demands
- Create and manage staff rotas, including peak and weekend planning
- Lead and manage driver and warehouse teams to achieve performance targets
- Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of staff
- Conduct performance reviews and manage employee relations processes
- Liaise with internal teams and external agencies
- Drive continuous improvement across depot operations
About You
- Previous experience in a Transport, Operations or Logistics Manager role
- Strong understanding of transport operations and compliance
- Experience managing drivers and warehouse teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Confident communicator with strong leadership ability
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Good IT skills and experience using operational systems
Desirable
- Experience within parcel distribution or similar environments
- Knowledge of transport management systems
- Experience working with agency staff
What's On Offer
- 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Working hours 09:00 – 18:00 with a paid break
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to lead and develop a team
- Supportive and growing business environment
Transport / Operations Manager
Cheltenham | On-site | Full-time | Perm | Competitive DOE
An established and growing organisation within the logistics and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Transport / Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day depot operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient delivery performance, maintaining fleet compliance and managing driver and warehouse teams within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will play a central role in driving performance, improving efficiency and maintaining high service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily transport operations to ensure deliveries and collections meet service targets
- Monitor route performance and address operational issues or delays
- Manage undelivered items and ensure correct processes are followed
- Ensure all operational systems are updated accurately and on time
- Oversee driver compliance, debriefs and performance management
- Manage fleet operations, including daily vehicle checks and maintenance scheduling
- Ensure compliance with transport and safety regulations
- Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles to meet operational demands
- Create and manage staff rotas, including peak and weekend planning
- Lead and manage driver and warehouse teams to achieve performance targets
- Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of staff
- Conduct performance reviews and manage employee relations processes
- Liaise with internal teams and external agencies
- Drive continuous improvement across depot operations
About You
- Previous experience in a Transport, Operations or Logistics Manager role
- Strong understanding of transport operations and compliance
- Experience managing drivers and warehouse teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Confident communicator with strong leadership ability
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Good IT skills and experience using operational systems
Desirable
- Experience within parcel distribution or similar environments
- Knowledge of transport management systems
- Experience working with agency staff
What’s On Offer
- 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Working hours 09:00 – 18:00 with a paid break
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to lead and develop a team
- Supportive and growing business environment
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