Job Title: Transport General Manager
Location: North East England
Salary: £70,000-£90,000 + Benefits
Overview
We're seeking an experienced Transport General Manager to lead a major transport operation and a small warehouse facility in the North East. You'll ensure efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective operations while driving performance, safety, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily transport operations to maximise fleet efficiency and on‑time deliveries.
- Oversee a small warehouse operation, ensuring smooth receipt, storage, and dispatch processes.
- Monitor and improve KPIs across service, cost, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.
- Manage route planning, fleet optimisation, and maintenance compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with transport legislation (O‑Licence, DVSA, WTD).
- Promote strong health & safety standards and lead incident investigations.
- Manage and develop transport managers, planners, warehouse staff, and drivers.
- Control budgets, deliver cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.
- Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in senior transport or depot management within a 3PL or transport environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
- Experience with pallet networks and large HGV fleet management.
- Exposure to warehouse operations preferred.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
- Competent with transport planning and fleet management systems.
- CPC in Transport Management (Essential).
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + car/allowance
- Performance bonus
- Pension + benefits
- Career growth within a fast‑paced, expanding business
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