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Transport General Manager

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Job Title: Transport General Manager
 Location: Essex
 Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + Benefits

Overview
 We're seeking an experienced Transport General Manager to lead a major transport operation and a small warehouse facility in the South East. You'll ensure efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective operations while driving performance, safety, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily transport operations to maximise fleet efficiency and on‑time deliveries.
Oversee a small warehouse operation, ensuring smooth receipt, storage, and dispatch processes.
Monitor and improve KPIs across service, cost, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.
Manage route planning, fleet optimisation, and maintenance compliance.
Ensure full compliance with transport legislation (O‑Licence, DVSA, WTD).
Promote strong health & safety standards and lead incident investigations.
Manage and develop transport managers, planners, warehouse staff, and drivers.
Control budgets, deliver cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.
Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.Skills & Experience

Proven experience in senior transport or depot management within a 3PL or transport environment.
Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
Experience with pallet networks and large HGV fleet management.
Exposure to warehouse operations preferred.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
Competent with transport planning and fleet management systems.
CPC in Transport Management (Essential).What's on Offer

Competitive salary + car/allowance
Performance bonus
Pension + benefits
Career growth within a fast‑paced, expanding business

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