Transport General Manager

Transport General ManagerStaffordshire£60,000 - £65,000 + Car / Allowance + BonusWe are recruiting a Transport General Manager to lead a well-established, multi-site transport operation based in Stafford, reporting directly to the Operations Director.This role sits at the heart of a £25M business with a fleet of 100+ vehicles and requires a hands-on, commercially aware leader who can balance operational control with strategic improvement.The RoleYou will take full ownership of the transport function, ensuring operational performance, compliance, and cost efficiency across multiple sites.Key Responsibilities:Full accountability for transport PandL and cost controlLeadership of multi-site teams including planners, drivers, and compliance personnelDelivering high service levels while optimising fleet utilisation and routingEnsuring full compliance with all UK transport legislation (DVSA, OCRS, WTD, tachographs)Driving continuous improvement across operational KPIs and marginsWorking closely with the Operations Director to support business growth and scalabilityEmbedding structure, process, and accountability across the networkKey ExperiencesHave experience as a Transport General Manager overseeing 80-150+ vehiclesBring strong commercial awareness with PandL responsibility within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.Have operated across multiple depots or regionsPossess a deep understanding of UK transport complianceBe a hands-on leader who can engage teams at ..... full job details .....