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Posted 21 July, 2026

Transport Manager

Reed
Brighouse, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Transport Manager

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  • Annual Salary: £48,000 - £50,000
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  • Location: West Yorkshire (with some UK travel)
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  • Job Type: Full-time, site-based with occasional work from home
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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Oversee transport planning, routing, and daily delivery operations.
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  • Lead, manage, and develop driver and planning teams.
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  • Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and health & safety standards.
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  • Manage fleet maintenance, servicing, and relationships with external providers.
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  • Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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  • Maintain high service levels and resolve any delivery or customer issues.
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  • Support consistent transport operations across all sites.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
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  • Experience managing transport operations in a multi-drop environment.
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  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
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  • Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
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  • Experience with fleet management and maintenance.
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  • Transport Manager CPC is desirable but not essential.
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  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive salary package.
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  • Opportunity for occasional work from home.
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  • Dynamic and challenging work environment.
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  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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To apply for this Transport Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.