Location
Paisley
Industry sector
Automotive
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/01/2026
Closing date
10/02/2026
Role: Transport and Logistics Operations Manager
Location: Glasgow
Hours: Full Time
Salary: up to £50,000 + Package
Senior Leadership Role | Career Progression | Growing Logistics Operation
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, family-run logistics and transport business who have been operating for over 30 years. Through continued investment and diversification, the company now provides a broad range of transport and logistics services including container haulage, general haulage, warehousing, self-storage, depot services, and an in-house commercial workshop and training facility.
With sites strategically located to provide access to major road networks, the business services customers across Scotland and beyond. The company operates to high standards and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations, and is a member of leading industry bodies.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Transport and Logistics Operations Manager to support and lead their expanding operation.
About the Transport and Operations Manager Role
As Transport and Logistics Operations Manager, you will play a key leadership role across the business, ensuring goods are delivered safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective manner. Customer service, compliance, and operational excellence will be at the core of everything you do.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and promoting strong teamwork across all operational departments
- Driving continuous improvement through improved processes and procedures
- Planning short- and long-term operational requirements to ensure business continuity
- Managing driver and vehicle resources to maximise efficiency and utilisation
- Monitoring performance through KPI analysis and operational data
- Ensuring transport operations meet budgeted costs and contractual KPIs
- Preparing KPI reports and presenting updates to senior management
- Improving fuel efficiency and MPG through effective transport planning
- Working closely with maintenance teams to ensure fleet compliance and availability
- Ensuring full compliance with Tachograph, WTD, and UK & EU transport regulations
- Supporting and developing staff through performance reviews and training plans
- Playing a key role in driver recruitment, training, and retention
- Promoting a strong health & safety culture in line with legislative and ISO standards
What We’re Looking For in the Successful Transport and Operations Manager
- Proven management experience, ideally within the transport or logistics industry
- Experience of container and general haulage operations
- Strong understanding of driver hours, Tachograph, and WTD regulations
- Ability to manage budgets and improve performance using data and KPIs
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
- Strong organisational and planning ability
- Good geographical knowledge and problem-solving skills
- Transport Manager CPC (preferred but not essential)
- Confident IT user with experience of transport management systems
What’s in It for the Successful Transport and Operations Manager
- Senior leadership role within a growing logistics operation
- Opportunity to shape and improve business performance
- Long-term career stability and progression
- Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
- Competitive salary package based on experience