Site & Transport Operations Manager

Location: Irlam
Salary: £50k
Duration: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

We are seeking a Transport & Site Operations Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day logistics activities at our client’s Irlam site, with responsibility for both transport and general site operations, including warehousing. This is a key leadership role where you’ll ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and the consistent delivery of exceptional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily transport, warehouse and operations, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, standards and health & safety regulations
• Provide clear leadership across site teams, including drivers, transport office, warehousing and site functions
• Manage customer relationships and maintain a high standard of service delivery and communication
• Drive P&L performance and resource planning aligned to operational and financial requirements
• Lead and develop a high-performing team culture, including performance management and people development
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA/O-licence obligations, tachograph legislation, and Working Time Directive
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across site operations, applying lean principles and performance KPIs
• Work closely with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align local execution with broader strategic goals

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Transport Operations at Shift Manager or Site Leadership level
• CPC Qualification
• Extensive knowledge of the Transport & Logistics Industry
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations, Tachograph Legislation, and Working Time Directive
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets and performance reporting
• Strong people management, communication and time management skills
• Able to work confidently in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to drive decisions through insight

Personal Attributes:

• Effective influencer and negotiator, comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership presence, capable of building and inspiring multi-functional teams
• Proactive, confident decision-maker with a solutions-first approach
• Passion for operational excellence, safety, and service delivery

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal site management role, where you will be trusted to lead transport and warehouse operations within a major logistics network. You’ll be empowered to shape site performance, engage with key customers and take ownership of people, performance and service delivery. For the right candidate, this fixed-term contract has the potential to become permanent, offering real long-term career growth in a high-performing environment.

To learn more, please contact our commercial department on 01925 63781 or email hannahc@kpir.co.uk or lilyj@kpir.co.uk

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