Transport and Logistics Manager
Information
Location: Brighouse
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee drivers, loaders, and transport operations to meet service and safety targets
- Plan and allocate vehicle routes, ensuring flexibility for customer needs
- Manage fleet maintenance and ensure full compliance with transport regulations
- Take responsibility for budgets, fuel efficiency, and contract performance
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team — even those working remotely
- Handle operational challenges with confidence and find innovative solutions
- Keep a sharp eye on KPIs and contribute to business-wide reporting and planning
- Support continuous improvement and ensure top-tier service delivery at every turn
Description
At Quickslide we’re always looking at better ways to do things. From smarter processes to digital systems, we focus on working efficiently while maintaining quality. Now, we’re on the lookout for a Transport Manager to help keep everything running smoothly.
In this role, you’ll be in charge of our day-to-day transport operation, making sure deliveries get from site to customer safely, on time, and without a hitch. It’s a hands-on job where you’ll lead a great team, keep things organised, and make practical decisions that keep everything moving.
You’ll be involved in everything from planning routes and staying on top of compliance to tracking performance and finding ways to improve how we work. It’s all about solving problems, spotting opportunities, and helping us raise the bar as we grow.
The Necessary Skills, Qualifications and Experience include:
- CPC management qualification and a full UK driving licence
- Proven experience in a similar transport/logistics leadership role
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and planning skills
- Solid grasp of transport compliance and Health & Safety standards
- Budget management and contract negotiation experience
- A confident communicator with excellent people-management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Able to balance hands-on work with strategic thinking.
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