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Transport Team Manager
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 41,000 - 41,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: B6, Perry Barr, City and Borough of Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
This is a Swift Temps vacancy who are operating as an employment agency.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to join our client's busy transport team and ensure smooth, cost-effective, and compliant operations. You’ll be responsible for delivering outstanding service to customers while maintaining the highest standards in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
This is a fast-paced role, perfect for someone with strong leadership skills, a background in logistics or FMCG, and the drive to get the best out of their team.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
* Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring cost control, on-time delivery, and service excellence.
* Manage fleet readiness, compliance, and performance to meet customer and business needs.
* Analyse daily crew schedules for optimal efficiency and productivity.
Cost & Service Delivery
* Control labour usage and operational costs in line with budget.
* Deliver agreed customer specifications with minimal waste.
* Implement changes to meet evolving customer requirements.
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure full compliance with legal, health & safety, and company standards.
* Oversee vehicle servicing, MOTs, and defect management.
* Conduct audits and implement corrective actions where needed.
People Leadership
* Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve KPIs.
* Identify training needs and ensure mandatory training is completed.
* Manage performance issues and foster a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
About You
* Proven experience in a management role within logistics, FMCG, or a similar fast-moving environment.
* Strong people management skills – able to inspire, coach, and manage performance effectively.
* Fleet management experience.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a solutions-driven mindset.
* Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Flexible with working patterns to meet operational demands.
Essential Qualifications
* Road Haulage Transport Manager CPC (Standard National).
* Proficient in MS Office.
Desirable:
* IOSH Managing Safely.
* Knowledge of warehousing/distribution systems, transport regulations, and cost control.
Working Hours:
3 rotating shifts, 40hrs per week (Mon-Fri)
5am – 1.45pm
9am – 5.45pm
11am – 7.45pm
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