Transport Operations Manager – Evolve Supply Chain
Location: Padeswood, North Wales
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility required)
Salary: Competitive depending on experience - To be discussed at interview stage
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our transport function at our Padeswood site. This is a key leadership role, acting as the link between LGV drivers, central planning, and maintenance teams, while ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and company standards.
You will be named as the Transport Manager on the company’s Operator’s Licence for this site and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient transport operation. This position reports to the Distribution Manager West.
Key Responsibilities
• Resource planning to ensure efficient and compliant transport operations
• Acting as the main point of contact between LGV drivers, central planning, and maintenance teams
• Proactively managing driver and fleet compliance
• Overseeing general transport office administration
• Managing disciplinary processes, attendance, and absence in line with company policies
• Ensuring compliance with Transport and Working Time Directive Regulations
• Supporting continuous improvement across transport operations
Essential Requirements
• Minimum 2 years First Line Management (FLM) experience in a unionised transport environment
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of Transport and WTDR legislation
• Strong administrative skills, with proficiency in Excel
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage people and processes effectively
• CPC National qualification
• Experience with transport planning and planning tools
Desirable (but not essential)
• Bulk tanker operational experience
• IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate
• LGV C+E licence (no driving duties required, but driving experience is advantageous)
What We Offer
• A key leadership role within a busy transport operation
• Monday to Friday working pattern with some flexibility
• The opportunity to make a real impact on compliance, performance, and team engagement
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• On site parking
We look forward to hearing from you. To apply for this position please contact recruitment@turners-distribution.com