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Location: Banbury
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Summary:
We are actively seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join a niche SME business. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing small mixed fleets who is passionate about continuous improvement and operational efficiency. You'll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day transport operations, driving cost-effective performance, and ensuring full compliance across the fleet. We're looking for a strong, people-focused leader who can motivate a team, promote a customer-first approach, and implement initiatives that improve service and productivity. If you're ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, agile environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is working Monday - Friday days.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overseeing all day-to-day transport operations and holding O Licence responsibility.
* Allocate resources, organise schedules and ensure that robust planning is in place to meet agreed service levels.
* Leading the team and establishing a positive working culture, driving high levels of driver engagement.
* Recruitment, retention and training of the distribution team.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Proven leadership abilities within a SME logistics operation.
* Up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation and the Working Time Directive.
* Responsible for delivering against agreed budgets and KPI's.
* Drive to achieve continuous improvement and business growth.
* A Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential.
* High attention to detail.
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