Assistant Transport Manager
Location: Leicestershire (Bardon Hill area)Salary: Up to £45,000Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00, 1 in 4 Saturdays (06:00 – 13:00)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager into a newly created position.
This role has been introduced to support a very hands‑on Transport Manager, with the aim of bringing in someone who can take ownership of both the operational and people management side of the function.
This is not a replacement role — it’s a genuine opportunity to step into a position where you can add value, influence the operation, and grow into a more senior role over time.
The Role
Hands‑on operational leadership role where you will be involved in:
- Daily transport planning and route optimisation
- Managing drivers and day‑to‑day operational performance
- Monitoring delivery performance, KPIs, and service levels
- Identifying inefficiencies and improving processes across the operation
- Challenging and enhancing existing planning processes
- Acting as a key point of contact between drivers, planning, and management
- Having direct conversations with drivers where standards are not being met
- Managing performance, conduct, and day‑to‑day behavioural issues
- Addressing discrepancies (fuel usage, vehicle misuse, etc.)
- Supporting disciplinary processes where required
This role requires someone confident enough to have difficult conversations, but with the professionalism to handle them in the right way.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within a transport operation (planning, traffic office, or supervisory level).
- Experience as Assistant Transport Manager, or Senior Planner / Transport Supervisor ready to step up.
- Strong understanding of driver management and transport operations.
- Confidence to challenge, manage, and hold drivers accountable.
- Ability to think commercially and improve operational efficiency.
- Someone who can “see the bigger picture” and not just follow the plan.
- A proactive, hands‑on approach.
What’s Not Required
- CPC is not required.
- This is not a compliance-heavy role; focus is operational and people management.
Why This Role
- Genuine opportunity to step into a leadership position.
- Ability to influence and shape the operation.
- Work closely with an experienced, hands‑on Transport Manager.
- Progression potential as the structure evolves.
- Stable and growing logistics business.
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