Transport General Manager, North East

Job Title: Transport General Manager

Location: North East England

Salary: £70,000–£90,000 + Benefits

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Transport General Manager to lead a major transport operation and a small warehouse facility in the North East. You’ll ensure efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective operations while driving performance, safety, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily transport operations to maximise fleet efficiency and on‑time deliveries.
• Oversee a small warehouse operation, ensuring smooth receipt, storage, and dispatch processes.
• Monitor and improve KPIs across service, cost, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.
• Manage route planning, fleet optimisation, and maintenance compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation (O‑Licence, DVSA, WTD).
• Promote strong health & safety standards and lead incident investigations.
• Manage and develop transport managers, planners, warehouse staff, and drivers.
• Control budgets, deliver cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in senior transport or depot management within a 3PL or transport environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Experience with pallet networks and large HGV fleet management.
• Exposure to warehouse operations preferred.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
• Competent with transport planning and fleet management systems.
• CPC in Transport Management (Essential).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + car/allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension + benefits
• Career growth within a fast‑paced, expanding business