Nights Transport Operations Manager

Nights Transport Operations Manager

Warrington | Nights | Permanent

We are currently supporting a leading general haulage and pallet network client in the search for a Nights Transport Operations Manager to oversee and drive performance across a busy, fast-paced night shift operation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of trunking and distribution activities, delivering against strict service, cost, and compliance targets.

The Role

Reporting into the Transport / Operations leadership team, you will take full ownership of the night shift transport operation managing fleet, drivers, and planning to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-performing delivery into the pallet network.

You will play a critical role in maintaining service levels, optimising resource utilisation, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the night shift transport operation, ensuring smooth execution of trunking and local distribution
• Oversee route planning, scheduling and dispatch, ensuring OTIF delivery into the pallet network
• Manage driver performance, engagement and compliance in line with O Licence and WTD regulations
• Drive performance across key KPIs including cost, service, utilisation and efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, tachograph, and driver hours regulations
• Monitor and optimise fleet utilisation, trailer availability and network cut-off times
• Act as the escalation point for operational issues, ensuring quick and effective resolution
• Work closely with warehouse and day operations teams to ensure smooth handovers and continuity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency gains and cost control

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager / Operations Manager / Transport Supervisor role within general haulage or pallet network environments
• Strong understanding of night operations, trunking and time-critical delivery networks
• Good working knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours and O Licence requirements
• Experience managing drivers and planning teams within a fast-paced environment
• Strong operational leadership with the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to drive performance through KPIs and data-led decisions
• CPC (National or International) - desirable

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