Transport Team Manager

Location: Birmingham, B6
Salary: £41,000 per year
Hours: 40 per week, Monday- Friday (Rotating Shifts)

5:00am – 1:45pm

9:00am – 5:45pm

11:00am – 7:45pm

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced transport professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a Transport Team Manager to lead a fast-paced transport office. With 20 direct reports in a team of 65, this is your chance to make a real impact in a busy, dynamic logistics environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 15-20 transport colleagues.

• Driving performance against KPIs while keeping costs under control.

• Ensuring the smooth running of daily transport plans and schedules.

• Maintaining fleet compliance, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

• Creating a positive, safe, and high-performing work environment.

• Championing continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven management experience within transport, logistics, or FMCG.

• Strong people leadership skills – able to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable.

• Solid understanding of fleet compliance, transport laws, and Health & Safety.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.

• Flexible to cover different shift patterns.

Essential Qualifications

• CPC in Road Haulage Transport Management (Standard National).

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £41,000 per year.

• Monday- Friday role with rotating shifts (no weekends!).

• Opportunity to lead a large, motivated team in a major logistics operation.

• Career development and progression opportunities with a respected employer.