28 Transport jobs in Hazelslade
Transport Manager
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Transport Manager (LGV)
Ocado - Tamworth- Dordon CFC
Permanent- competitive salary + benefits
About the Role:
Dordon CFC is Ocado’s largest transport site, home to a team of 250 employees operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We’re now seeking a Transport Manager (LGV) to take ownership of this complex operation, leading a team of 8 direct reports and driving both operational excellence and long-term strategic success.
This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll be accountable for the effective, safe and legal management of LGV operations, while leading change, inspiring teams, and ensuring we meet the time-critical, real-time targets that our customers and business depend on.
We’re looking for a senior-level Transport Manager with extensive experience leading large, complex operations.
If you have a proven track record of driving change, introducing new ways of working, and improving performance and culture, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and inspiring the Transport management team, ensuring they are engaged, capable and motivated to deliver excellence.
- Driving change and introducing new ways of working, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Overseeing compliance across LGV the operation, in line with the Operators licence including but not limited to driver hours, driver licensing, vehicle safety, maintenance, fleet records and OTIF delivery.
- Managing site KPIs, budgets and performance targets, ensuring operational and cost efficiency.
- Balancing hands-on operational oversight with strategic planning to support long-term growth.
- Maintaining fleet, site facilities and assets in line with legislation and company policies.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers to ensure service standards are consistently met.
- Accountable for effective people management—ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed, recruitment and headcount targets are met, and your team is supported to perform at their best
Experience we’re looking for
- Senior-level experience in transport management within large, complex operational settings.
- A proven track record of leading change, implementing new ways of working, and improving performance.
- A strong leader who can challenge, influence and inspire teams.
- Skilled in people management, problem solving, and decision making.
- Exceptional communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing complex systems and processes in transport operations.
- FMCG experience is highly desirable, ideally in temperature-controlled, time-critical operations with OTIF targets.
- Previous experience within large transport groups or multi-site operations would be advantageous.
- CPC National/International Road Haulage is essential
About you:
- Energetic, proactive and highly motivated, with a genuine passion to succeed.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments with real-time pressures.
- Strategic thinker who also brings strong operational know-how.
- Brings an external perspective and alternative viewpoints to drive innovation.
- Calm, clear and focused, particularly under pressure.
- Flexible with working hours – the site operates on a 24/7 basis.
Why Ocado?
At Ocado, we strive to deliver the very best service, quality and experience for our customers. That starts with strong leadership and a culture built on teamwork, accountability and innovation. At Dordon, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of transport operations at our largest site, leading a team that plays a vital role in keeping our network moving.
What you can expect to receive in return -
At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.
Transport Coordinator
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The Co-Ordinator would be expected to handle a variety of tasks that ensure the smooth running of the Operations Department. They would monitor the allocation of work to couriers, ensuring adherence to client service levels. This role is crucial to the smooth running of our operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Monitor the allocation of work to couriers
- Proactively keep staff and clients informed of delays/issues
- Answer courier phone lines (customer calls when necessary)
- Arrange special collections/deliveries
- Meet KPI targets daily
- Report discrepancies to managers
- Monitor incoming emails
- Update docket ETA's
Maintain contact with drivers on Live bookings
Proactively maintain a high level of customer care across all bookings
Working Hours: 40 hours a week- Mon-Friday: 12:00-21:00 with 1 hour unpaid lunch break
Transport Manager
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Transport Manager (LGV)
Ocado - Tamworth- Dordon CFC
Permanent- competitive salary + benefits
About the Role:
Dordon CFC is Ocado’s largest transport site, home to a team of 250 employees operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We’re now seeking a Transport Manager (LGV) to take ownership of this complex operation, leading a team of 8 direct reports and driving both operational excellence and long-term strategic success.
This is a senior, high-impact role where you’ll be accountable for the effective, safe and legal management of LGV operations, while leading change, inspiring teams, and ensuring we meet the time-critical, real-time targets that our customers and business depend on.
We’re looking for a senior-level Transport Manager with extensive experience leading large, complex operations.
If you have a proven track record of driving change, introducing new ways of working, and improving performance and culture, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and inspiring the Transport management team, ensuring they are engaged, capable and motivated to deliver excellence.
- Driving change and introducing new ways of working, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Overseeing compliance across LGV the operation, in line with the Operators licence including but not limited to driver hours, driver licensing, vehicle safety, maintenance, fleet records and OTIF delivery.
- Managing site KPIs, budgets and performance targets, ensuring operational and cost efficiency.
- Balancing hands-on operational oversight with strategic planning to support long-term growth.
- Maintaining fleet, site facilities and assets in line with legislation and company policies.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers and service providers to ensure service standards are consistently met.
- Accountable for effective people management—ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed, recruitment and headcount targets are met, and your team is supported to perform at their best
Experience we’re looking for
- Senior-level experience in transport management within large, complex operational settings.
- A proven track record of leading change, implementing new ways of working, and improving performance.
- A strong leader who can challenge, influence and inspire teams.
- Skilled in people management, problem solving, and decision making.
- Exceptional communicator, confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing complex systems and processes in transport operations.
- FMCG experience is highly desirable, ideally in temperature-controlled, time-critical operations with OTIF targets.
- Previous experience within large transport groups or multi-site operations would be advantageous.
- CPC National/International Road Haulage is essential
About you:
- Energetic, proactive and highly motivated, with a genuine passion to succeed.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, demanding environments with real-time pressures.
- Strategic thinker who also brings strong operational know-how.
- Brings an external perspective and alternative viewpoints to drive innovation.
- Calm, clear and focused, particularly under pressure.
- Flexible with working hours – the site operates on a 24/7 basis.
Why Ocado?
At Ocado, we strive to deliver the very best service, quality and experience for our customers. That starts with strong leadership and a culture built on teamwork, accountability and innovation. At Dordon, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of transport operations at our largest site, leading a team that plays a vital role in keeping our network moving.
What you can expect to receive in return -
At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.
Transport Team Manager
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About the Role :
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Team Manager to join our team based in Stafford.
Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts; 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 -22:00 / 08:00 – 16:00
How will you contribute?
• You will be responsible for a team of up to 100 Drivers as well as administrators. Also, the running of cost-effective daily Transport plans
• You'll be overseeing any vehicle defects and repairs and making sure a consistent and thorough vehicle report is created
• As well as this you will be making sure Health & Safety measures are adhered to, to a high standard for all employees on shift
• You will be monitoring TUP's (Transport Utilisation Plans), various compliance and general administration duties in line with transport legislation, company policy and procedures
• Disciplinaries, investigations, behavioral audits and absence management will also be included will be included in your role
• As well as this you will have good customer/client engagement skills in order to liaise with your team and Senior Management to ensure a smooth running of service and reporting is done to a high standard
What will you bring?
• Having pre-existing management experience is advantageous alongside having any existing Transport knowledge
• As well as this you will be an organised, hard-working individual with the ability to work alone and as a team effectively
• You'll also be an effective communicator and able to develop good working relationships at all levels within the Transport Team and able to converse confidently with our customer
• The ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
• PC literate
• Transport Management CPC (National and International) preferred
What do we offer?
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your
application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.
Principal Transport Planner
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
We have an opportunity for a **Principal or Senior Transport Planner** to join our Mobility Planning Team. There is flexibility around the location of this role, with potential WSP home offices being our **Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle** offices. WSP's hybrid working policy will allow for a mix of in-office and home working.
In this role you will work alongside colleagues across the UK in the delivery of transport, traffic and related infrastructure projects, including major Development Consent Orders projects in the Energy and Industrial sectors across the UK. This is a varied role but responsibilities will include:
+ Undertaking Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, and Travel Plans, including playing a hands-on role in Client and Local Authority scoping discussions.
+ Lead technical discussions around accessibility of project / construction sites for a wide range of modes and articulate the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals.
+ Work in a multi-disciplinary environment and take a proactive approach in working with adjacent disciplines, such as noise and air quality, ecology, and highway teams
+ Take ownership of delegated tasks such as the preparation of fee estimates and proposals for review by Project Directors
+ Be flexible and upskill your knowledge to enable you to work across other transport workstreams such as comms and engagement, to support a sustainable and balanced workflow for the local team.
+ Work in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients
+ Keep up-to-date with relevant standards and policies; raise WSP profile by networking, and attending conferences.
+ Responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, and required technical standards.
+ Providing mentoring and or line management for our developing professionals.
To find out more about our Transport Planning business follow the link below to discover what awaits you at WSP: we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ Experience as lead author of Scoping Reports, Transport Assessments and Environmental Statement Transport Chapters
+ Experience of delivering a wide range of transport planning projects across a number of specialist areas such as development planning, the energy and industrial sectors, highway schemes, sustainable transport, active travel, junction design (priority, roundabout, signals) and knowledge of relevant standards
+ Experience in the preparation of Local Authority Transport Plans and Strategies would be beneficial, as would experience in undertaking transport feasibility studies, option assessment reports and providing inputs into transport related business cases;
+ Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools;
+ Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard;
+ Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non-technical clients, and present outputs from studies to range of audiences;
+ Knowledge of current transport policy at sub-regional, regional and national level;
**Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.**
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
Transport Planning Manager
Posted 22 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement optimal transport routes and schedules.
- Manage and mentor a team of transport planners.
- Utilise transport planning software to enhance efficiency.
- Analyse delivery data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate fleet movements and resource allocation.
- Liaise with drivers, depots, and customer service teams.
- Monitor transport performance against KPIs and implement improvements.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations and safety standards.
- Proactively identify and resolve logistical challenges.
- Proven experience in transport planning or logistics management.
- Proficiency in using transport planning and optimisation software (e.g., Paragon, OptiPot).
- Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics principles.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in leading and developing a team.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
- Knowledge of UK transport regulations.
Transport Team Leader
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Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.
At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
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Transport Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
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About Us
Logtek Ltd was formed in 1996 and provides logistics and operational services for the control and management of returnable transit packaging (RTP) – principally plastic trays and bulk containers as used in the grocery and retail supply chain.
Logtek’s core functions are:
- Hygienic tray washing via industrial machinery processes
- RTP Rental services
- Equipment repair
- Asset Management of our customer’s RTP utilising bespoke and innovative technology
Why Us?
We are a part of the global IPL Schoeller Group with manufacturing sites and offices across Europe, the Americas and China.
We are a small, friendly and sociable company to work for with a strong professional culture.
There is so much opportunity to grow and develop your career with us; full training will be given to support you in becoming successful in this role.
“Great place for great people to work”.
Your Role
You will be responsible for the activities associated with the transportation of products between the Logtek network and customers hereby supporting Customer Service and M&S Helpdesk.
The role has the potential to grow and support the wider Schoeller Allibert Group transport requirements on an international level.
Key elements of the Role include:
- Transport planning and liaising with transport firms
- Procurement and commercial negotiation
- Monitoring carriers' performance and evaluating their efficiency by reporting
- and maintaining key performance indicators such as on-time delivery
- Follow transport purchase process for cost and budget control
- Understand international import/export transport requirements and make
- transport arrangements
- Manage transport related documents, initiate and follow customs procedures
- To identify transport opportunities and persuade prospects that Logtek
- products and services best meet their requirements
- To develop and nurture long term relationships with existing and prospective
- haulage firms, and interpret their requirements
- To understand commercial models and requirements to ensure new business fits within these criteria
What You Will Bring
This role would be suited to someone who enjoys interacting with people and solving issues with the ability to maintain a professional manner when under pressure.
Essential:
- A Good standard of education in English (oral/written) and Mathematics
- Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint (Intermediate Level)
- Microsoft Outlook (email)
Key Skills Required:
- Prior experience as a transport coordinator/management or a similar role.
- Understanding and experience of import and export requirements in line with UK regulations.
- A conscientious and highly motivated self-starter with ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to prioritise.
- Proactive, efficient, organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Philosophy of continuous improvement and making customer solutions ‘as best as they can be’.
- Budget preparation/cost control.
- Commercial awareness.
- A full clean driving license.
Desirable:
- Experience working in the Retail, Logistics or Manufacturing industry would be advantageous.
- Experience in a similar rental and pooling industry.
What We Offer
- Salary: £32,000 per annum depending on experience
- 12 months temporary contract for maternity cover
- Hybrid working (work from home Monday and Friday)
- On site and free parking
- Friendly office working environment with free refreshments
- An Equal Opportunities Employer
Oracle Transport Implementation Manager
Posted 16 days ago
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Oversee Oracle Transportation Management design and configuration
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The Oracle Transport Implementation Manager is responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) solutions across Kuehne + Nagel's Contract Logistics verticals. The role provides both functional and technical expertise in OTM, supporting transport execution, rate management, order and shipment handling, and business process automation.
This role works closely with internal teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure OTM meets customer and operational needs while aligning with overall solution and integration strategies.
**How you create impact**
- Develop custom solutions and integrations within OTM using SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle development tools.
- Configure and customise OTM modules including agents, workflows, user roles, and business rules to meet business requirements.
- Provide deep functional insights into OTM modules such as Order Management, Shipment Management, Rate Management, and Business Process Automation.
- Perform unit and integration testing and resolve any technical or functional issues encountered.
- Work on integrations between OTM and systems such as Microlise and third-party logistics solutions.
- Support implementation projects and enhancements, ensuring successful delivery and post-go-live support.
- Engage with business users and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements and communicate project status and updates.
- Collaborate with solution architects, developers, and analysts to deliver end-to-end transport management solutions.
**What we would like you to bring**
- Functional expertise in OTM modules such as Shipment Planning, Order Management, Rate Management, and Automation.
- Technical proficiency in PL/SQL, XML/XSL, reporting tools, and understanding of the OTM data model.
- Experience configuring agents, workflows, and automation rules within OTM.
- Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in OTM environments.
- Strong communication and documentation skills for stakeholder engagement and support.
- Oracle OTM certification (preferred).
- Experience working with third-party logistics and transportation systems.
- Exposure to enterprise integration platforms and transport visibility tools.
**What's in it for you**
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre.
We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance programme, which provides 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health counselling. All of this is designed to help you live a happier and healthier life.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
**Applying for the role**
Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.
Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
Remote Transport Network Planner
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine transport network strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Utilize advanced transportation management systems (TMS) and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
- Model and simulate various network scenarios to evaluate potential impacts of changes.
- Collaborate closely with operations teams, carriers, and other stakeholders across different time zones via digital communication channels.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transport operations and provide regular performance reports.
- Identify and onboard new logistics partners and carriers, negotiating favourable terms and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations and industry standards.
- Develop contingency plans to address disruptions and ensure business continuity.
- Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in transport and logistics.
- Manage and maintain accurate network data and documentation in a centralized digital repository.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transport planning, network design, or logistics management, with a significant portion in remote or hybrid roles.
- Proficiency in TMS software and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling.
- Strong understanding of global shipping, freight forwarding, and various modes of transport.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a virtual setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
- Experience with route optimization software and network modeling tools is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with carrier management and contract negotiation.