Transport / Operations Manager

£40,000–£45,000 per year | Class 2 Licence Preferred | Dartford

Location: Dartford, Kent

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per year (Negotiable for the right candidate)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | PAYE

Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Transport Career?

Outbox Recruitment is recruiting a Transport / Operations Manager for a well-established transport business based in Dartford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport industry experience who is looking to progress into a Transport Management role, or an experienced Transport Manager seeking a fresh challenge.

If you enjoy leading people, solving problems and keeping a busy transport operation running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on Offer?

• £40,000–£45,000 per year
• Salary negotiable for the right candidate
• Permanent PAYE position
• Monday to Saturday working pattern
• Every other weekend off
• Office and yard-based role
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Statutory sick pay
• Paid holiday
• Full employment benefits
• Stable, long-term career opportunity

The Role

As Transport / Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries operate safely and efficiently.

You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers and the wider operations team to keep everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the daily transport operation
• Supporting and motivating drivers
• Planning workloads and daily activities
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation
• Maintaining excellent customer service
• Managing vehicle and driver records
• Problem-solving operational issues as they arise
• Working closely with the yard and office teams
• Helping improve operational efficiency
• Promoting a positive working environment

What We’re Looking For

• Transport Manager CPC (TM CPC) is essential
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach
• Good knowledge of transport compliance
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving licence
• Class 2 licence preferred, although not essential

This role would particularly suit someone moving into their first Transport Management position who already has the right attitude, experience and Transport Manager CPC qualification.

Working Hours

• Monday to Saturday
• Every other weekend off
• Office and yard-based in Dartford

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a long-term career with an established transport business and have the leadership skills to help drive a busy operation forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now, and a member of the Outbox Recruitment team will be in touch.