Transport Operations Manager

Transport Operations Manager
Inverness

Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take the lead at a busy depot, managing 30+ drivers and employees through a wider management team.

This is a key leadership role focused on safety, service, compliance, people and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 30+
• Drive performance across cost, service, productivity and compliance
• Manage planning, resources and operational budgets
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, WTD and tachograph requirements
• Champion a strong safety culture
• Use data and KPIs to identify and deliver improvements
• Manage performance, absence and employee relations
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver excellent customer service

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading a large-scale transport operation
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of transport compliance and fleet operations
• Commercially focused with a drive for continuous improvement
• Proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment
• Transport Manager CPC / Certificate of Professional Competence – ESSENTIAL

The Package

Join a market-leading FMCG business offering long-term career opportunities, a supportive culture and an excellent benefits package.

£45K-£55K | 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays | Matched pension | Life cover | Family healthcare + digital GP | Wellbeing support | Retail & lifestyle discounts | Earned wage access | Optional dental & 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