Location: On site / Droitwich WR9, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Supply Chain | Planning
Annual Fixed salary: £40,000.00
Transport Manager
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.
What We’re Looking For
- 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.
Key Skills
- Team leadership and staff motivation.
- Resource and workforce planning.
- Budget and cost management.
- Compliance management.
- Time management and prioritisation.
- Cross‑functional collaboration.
Why Join Owens Group?
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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