Transport General Manager

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 At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data