Transport Team Manager

Plymouth Area | £42,000-£44,000 DOE + Benefits Package | 10:00am-7:30pm | Weekends on rota | Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Transport Team Manager to oversee a busy transport operation in the Plymouth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys balancing operational responsibility with people leadership. You'll take ownership of day-to-day transport activities, helping to drive performance whilst maintaining high standards of compliance, safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will be a visible leader who can motivate teams, build strong working relationships and create an environment where people can perform at their best.

What We Offer

• £42,000-£44,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance cover.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Medical cashback and healthcare benefits.
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discount schemes.
• Optional additional protection benefits.
• Access to financial wellbeing tools and flexible pay options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a transport team to deliver operational and service objectives.
• Create a positive working culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, recruitment and ongoing development activities.
• Ensure transport operations remain compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee fleet-related resources, equipment and operational assets to support efficient service delivery.
• Allocate workloads effectively while considering operational priorities, legal requirements and available resources.
• Monitor safety standards and promote best practice across all transport activities.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing teams within a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance requirements and operational best practice.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams, recognise success and deliver results within a busy operational setting.
• Experience managing service performance through KPIs and operational metrics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage others.
• Commitment to delivering a safe, compliant and customer-focused operation.
• Passion for transport operations and team development.

Desirable Experience

• CPC qualification or relevant transport management certification.
• Experience managing commercial fleet operations.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance planning and fleet compliance processes.
• Experience leading change, process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Previous responsibility for transport-related assets and equipment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transport Team Manager looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance and team development, apply today with your up-to-date CV.