Transport Operations Manager

Transport Operations Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Operations Manager who knows how to lead at scale, drive performance and get the best from people?

This is a high-profile role where you'll balance safety, service, cost and compliance, while creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

The Role

Lead, coach and develop a team of 30+ drivers and employees
Own transport performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance

What We're Looking For

Proven experience managing a large transport operation and team
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance and fleet operations
Commercially aware with a strong focus on service and cost
A hands-on, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Transport Managers CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence - ESSENTIAL

Why Join?

You'll be joining a long-established, market-leading FMCG business offering genuine career development, a supportive and people-focused culture and a strong benefits package, including:

£45K-£55K salary
25 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
Pension with employer matching
Life cover
Family health plan and digital GP
Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Extensive retail, travel, cinema and lifestyle discounts
Earned wage access - get up to 20% of your pay before payday
Option to purchase dental and critical illness cover

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed