Transport Manager - Runcorn & Warrington

Location: Runcorn & Warrington Salary: £43,000-£45,000 Summary: We are looking for an experienced and motivated Transport Manager with a CPC to lead a fast-paced transport operation. This role requires a hands-on leader who can make decisions confidently, drive performance, and build a strong operational culture. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations function, ensuring service levels, compliance, and operational efficiency are consistently delivered. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is resilient, forward-thinking, and thrives in a demanding environment. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day transport operation to ensure smooth and efficient delivery performance • Lead and develop transport teams, creating a positive and accountable culture • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, health & safety, and operational procedures • Drive operational improvements and implement effective processes • Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational costs • Make proactive decisions to support operational performance and customer satisfaction • Work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure high service standards Key Skills/Experience: • Previous experience within a Transport Manager or similar leadership role • CPC qualification is a must • Strong decision-making ability and a calm approach under pressure • Resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking leadership style • Hands-on manager who leads from the front • Excellent communication and people management skills • Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance, and planning Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.