Transportation Operations Manager

9 hours ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Thalia Full time
Job Summary
Thalia is seeking a highly skilled Transportation Operations Manager to oversee our fleet of vehicles at our Waterbeach site. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure efficient operations and high performance from the driver team.

About the Role
This is a full-time position that involves coordinating activities to ensure safe, legal, and efficient transport operations. You will be responsible for overseeing fleet, equipment, and resourcing levels to meet operational demand. Your daily responsibilities will include assisting in coordinating vehicle maintenance, repairs, and servicing, leading and supervising the driver team, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and high performance.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating activities to ensure safe, legal, and efficient transport operations
- Oversee fleet, equipment, and resourcing levels to meet operational demand
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs, and servicing
- Lead and supervise the driver team, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and high performance
- Ensure transport documentation is managed in line with legislation for audit readiness

Requirements
This role requires a strong background in transportation management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. You must have knowledge of drivers' hours (tachograph), computer literacy, and excellent planning and organizational skills. A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and LGV Licence are desirable qualifications.

Benefits
As a Transportation Operations Manager with Thalia, you will receive a competitive salary, benefits including entry into our Company bonus scheme, Thalia's pension contribution, 24 days annual leave, and life assurance. You will also have access to flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs.

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