General Transport Manager

1 week ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Wincanton Full time

Add value and shape our future as Transport General Manager, leading our operation and colleagues within our 8 site locations, covering the UK and NI. This is a leadership opportunity with ownership and accountability for a substantial transport budget, delivering goods to over 190 fashion retail stores. The role involves overseeing direct store delivery, trunking to outbases, cross-docking services, and final mile store delivery.

You will be responsible for managing customer relationships strategically and leading the operational team to ensure top-notch service in safety, commercial aspects, profit, retention, and contractual objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Resource management and control, including fleet strategy and recruitment of personnel.
  • Safety, legal and policy compliance, ensuring a safe operational environment.
  • Delivering operational solutions that meet customer expectations.
  • Setting strategic objectives and focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Managing procurement and subcontract hauliers effectively within budget.
  • Representing the company at conferences and collaboration opportunities.

What will you bring to our team?

  • Extensive experience as a GM with budget and contract management skills.
  • Knowledge of customer lifecycle and operational support services.
  • Strong customer relationship management skills with commercial acumen.
  • Experience in stakeholder and colleague relationship building.

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary and company car/allowance, we provide a safety-first working environment, company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, online discount platform, and more. We offer significant opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.

Be a part of our values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive and respectful organizational culture. We value diversity and aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for all colleagues to thrive and contribute to our success.



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