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Job Title: Night Transport Operations Manager

Location: Swansea 

Salary: £35-45k (dependent on experience) 

Hours: 4 on 4 off - 18:00 - 06:00 

Job Type: Permanent basis

Job Description:

Are you a Transport Manager who thrives when the stakes are high?  

Our client is a key player in essential service logistics, and they need a Night Transport Operations Manager who thrives under pressure.

From managing reactive emergency utility contracts to ensuring the fleet remains fully compliant, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver excellence in a safety-critical environment. You’ll take the lead to make big decisions and you'll have the expertise to ensure our client's service delivery never wavers.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and coordinate all night-shift transport activities, ensuring seamless service delivery for high-priority utility contracts.
• Guarantee 100% adherence to driver hours and vehicle safety standards, protecting the Operator Licence and OCRS scores.
• Act as the lead for real-time incident response, managing escalations and documentation for critical out-of-hours events.
• Oversee driver rotas, vehicle utilisation, and fleet availability to maximize efficiency across the shift.
• Conduct comprehensive end-of-shift reconciliations to ensure the day management team is perfectly positioned for success.

Requirements:

• A National or International CPC in Road Haulage (attained or currently in progress).
• Up-to-date knowledge of DVSA regulations and Operator Licence requirements.
• Solid experience managing transport or logistics operations, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• A confident decision-maker who stays calm and focused when managing emergency or high-priority situations.
• An IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or similar) to champion our "Safety First" is desirable.
• A valid First Aid at Work certificate is a bonus!

Why Apply?

• Play a critical role in an environment where your decisions truly matter.
• Join a team that refuses to compromise on safety and excellence.
• Company pension & free on-site parking.

Ready to lead?

If you are an organised, compliance-driven transport leader, hit the Apply button below!

Still unsure or want more details? Reach out to Eleanor at Eleanor@sunnyrecruitment.co.uk.

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Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

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