Transport Manager

Company: Reed Specialist Recruitment
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Location: West Yorkshire
Job Description:

Transport Manager

  • Annual Salary: 48,000 – 50,000
  • Location: West Yorkshire (with some UK travel)
  • Job Type: Full-time, site-based with occasional work from home

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Oversee transport planning, routing, and daily delivery operations.
  • Lead, manage, and develop driver and planning teams.
  • Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and health & safety standards.
  • Manage fleet maintenance, servicing, and relationships with external providers.
  • Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain high service levels and resolve any delivery or customer issues.
  • Support consistent transport operations across all sites.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
  • Experience managing transport operations in a multi-drop environment.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with fleet management and maintenance.
  • Transport Manager CPC is desirable but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity for occasional work from home.
  • Dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

To apply for this Transport Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Posted: July 20th, 2026