Assistant Transport Manager

Assistant Transport Manager Leicestershire (Bardon Hill area) Up to £45,000 Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00 1 in 4 Saturdays (06:00 – 13:00) The Opportunity We are working with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an Assistant Transport Manager into a newly created position. This role has been introduced to support a very hands-on Transport Manager, with the aim of bringing in someone who can take ownership of both the operational and people management side of the function. This is not a replacement role — it’s a genuine opportunity to step into a position where you can add value, influence the operation, and grow into a more senior role over time. The Role This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you will be involved in: • Daily transport planning and route optimisation • Managing drivers and day-to-day operational performance • Monitoring delivery performance, KPIs, and service levels • Identifying inefficiencies and improving processes across the operation • Challenging and enhancing existing planning processes • Acting as a key point of contact between drivers, planning, and management Alongside this, you will take ownership of the people management side of the role, including: • Having direct conversations with drivers where standards are not being met • Managing performance, conduct, and day-to-day behavioural issues • Addressing discrepancies (fuel usage, vehicle misuse, etc.) • Supporting disciplinary processes where required This role requires someone confident enough to have difficult conversations, but with the professionalism to handle them in the right way. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience within a transport operation (planning, traffic office, or supervisory level) • Someone who has either: * Already operated at Assistant Transport Manager level, or * Is operating at Senior Planner / Transport Supervisor level and ready to step up • Strong understanding of driver management and transport operations • Confidence to challenge, manage, and hold drivers accountable • Ability to think commercially and improve operational efficiency • Someone who can “see the bigger picture” and not just follow the plan • A proactive, hands-on approach What’s Not Required • CPC is not required • This is not a compliance-heavy role — focus is operational and people management Why This Role • Genuine opportunity to step into a leadership position • Ability to influence and shape the operation • Work closely with an experienced, hands-on Transport Manager • Progression potential as the structure evolves • Stable and growing logistics business If this sounds like the kind of role you’ve been waiting for -where you can actually make an impact rather than just follow a plan - please apply today