Transport Manager

Logistics done differently.

We’re hiring a Transport Manager to work onsite at Barnsley.

The Transport Manager will lead and manage the execution for their assigned site and fleet operation alongside the wider OCD contract. Focused on the four key principles of safety, service, budget performance (internal and external) and continuous improvement / value add.

The ideal candidate will be working toward future progression and development within both the BU and wider organisation.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £47,000 per annum. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Overall responsibility for service delivery, KPI reporting, and achievement of budgetary targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and all relevant transport legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and DVSA regulations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Deliver strategic objectives for both the business and its customers while identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Build effective relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels and act as the primary escalation point for transport-related issues.
• Ensure KPI and SLA commitments are met, investigating root causes of service failures and implementing preventative actions.
• Lead, manage, and develop teams through performance management, training, recruitment, succession planning, and career development.
• Take ownership of strategic and operational decision-making, proposing and implementing improvements that support business objectives.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Track record in operational delivery and excellence.
• An ability to see things from the customer’s viewpoint.
• Gravitas and personal style to enable senior management level relationship building.
• CPC National & International (Essential)
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification (Desirable)
• Strong background and prior experience in TMS (ideally WTS but not essential)
• Prepared to challenge ideas and balance opportunities and threats constructively.
• A proactive, energetic, pragmatic, collaborative and inspirational leader with strong people and relationship skills.
• Experience within construction sector and / or similar sector
• A motivated and committed person, looking for continual development and progression within the business
• Experience of managing / delivering financial budgets
• Ability to both self-motivate and self-manage with autonomy

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.