Transport Contract Manager

Transport Contract Manager Silvertown, East London £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance Monday - Friday, Days An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract & Transport Manager to take ownership of a newly awarded logistics contract in Silvertown. Working for a leading UK bulk transport specialist, you will oversee the operational, commercial and compliance performance of a key food-sector operation involving non-ADR tanker movements. You will lead the day-to-day transport operation, managing drivers, vehicles, resources and customer service while ensuring strong compliance, efficiency and financial performance. This is a great opportunity to build and develop a team, take ownership of a key site and play a major role in the successful delivery of a new customer contract. The Benefits: - £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary, dependent on experience - £3,000 Car allowance - 33 days annual leave including bank holidays - Flexibility to work from home 1 day per week - Gym discounts - Healthcare benefits including support towards dental, optical, physiotherapy and vaccination costs - GP access - Opportunity to take ownership of a newly awarded contract - Significant autonomy to build and develop the site operation Requirements: - International Transport Manager CPC - essential - Previous experience within a ADR or Non ADR tanker haulage operation is highly desirable - Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation - Experience managing busy, high-volume transport operations - Previous experience within a 24/7 logistics environment - Experience managing drivers, fleet capacity and transport planning - Strong customer and stakeholder management skills - Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, forecasting and KPIs - The ability to lead, develop and build operational teams - Experience working within a unionised environment would be highly advantageous - Previous tanker, bulk transport, food logistics or FMCG experience would be particularly desirable - IOSH and/or HACCP qualifications would be advantageous Responsibilities: - Taking responsibility for the site's Operator Licence compliance, ensuring all O Licence undertakings, transport legislation and internal policies are adhered to. - Acting as the nominated Transport Manager and ensuring robust compliance systems and controls are maintained. - Leading, developing and building the local transport and operational team. - Managing the mobilisation and ongoing performance of a newly awarded customer contract. - Taking overall responsibility for site and contract performance, including service levels, operational delivery and customer satisfaction. - Managing drivers, vehicles, fleet capacity, agency labour and subcontracted transport resources. - Developing effective transport plans to maximise fleet and driver utilisation while maintaining high levels of customer service. - Managing capacity planning and responding effectively to changes in customer volumes and operational requirements. - Building a strong working relationship with the customer and holding regular operational and performance reviews. - Managing contract KPIs, service levels and customer cost reporting. - Monitoring operational expenditure and managing the site within agreed budgets. - Supporting forecasting, budgeting and wider P&L management. - Identifying opportunities to reduce cost, improve utilisation and increase operational efficiency. - Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the contract. - Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance throughout the operation. - Managing customer complaints and operational issues through to resolution within agreed SLA timescales. - Developing strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, agencies and other external stakeholders. - Supporting positive employee relations within a 24/7 transport environment. - Providing operational and strategic input to the wider leadership team. If you are an experienced, CPC-qualified Transport Manager looking for a hands-on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. At Aspion, we uphold core values of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Our policies comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and you can find more information on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Planner Appleton, Warrington £36,000 - £38,000 Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday to Saturday (Days) An established and fast-paced haulage operation is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join its night operation team based in Appleton. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong planning experience within general haulage who thrives in a busy operational environment. Working as part of a supportive night team alongside another Planner, an Operations Manager, and Customer Service support, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the night fleet operation, ensuring service levels are maintained and drivers are fully supported throughout the shift. The Candidate; - Planning and replanning the night fleet operation across general haulage activities - Monitoring service levels and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and on time - Managing driver communication throughout the shift, including delays, route issues, and operational updates - Supervising driver workloads in line with Working Time Directive and driver hours regulations - Reviewing routes and maximising fleet utilisation and operational efficiency - Providing real-time operational support and responding quickly to changing priorities - Liaising with customers regarding delays, service updates, and failed deliveries where required - Escalating tracker or operational issues to management when necessary - Maintaining strong communication across planning, operations, customer service, and drivers - Ensuring all drivers are correctly briefed before the start of their shift - Supporting overall operational performance and profitability through effective planning decisions Duties and Responsibilities; - Previous experience within a Transport Planner or Transport Supervisor role - Strong background in general haulage planning - Experience working within a fast-paced transport environment - Excellent geographical knowledge of UK road networks - Strong understanding of tachograph legislation and driver hours compliance - Confident using transport planning systems and operational software - Able to multitask, prioritise workload, and make effective decisions under pressure - Strong communication and customer service skills - Operationally minded with the ability to think on their feet and adapt quickly to changes - Experience managing collection and backhaul operations would be advantageous If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Senior HR Business Partner (Multi Site) FMCG Manufacturing Sector Reading & Surrounding Areas £60,000 - £70,000 pro rota + Car allowance, Bonus 9 Month - 12 Month FTC An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a leading FMCG/manufacturing organisation on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. This is a highly visible, commercially focused HR role, partnering with senior operational leaders across a number of high-profile manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping people strategy, driving engagement and culture, supporting organisational change and providing pragmatic, commercially minded HR leadership. The role will require regular travel between sites, particularly during the initial phase, so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working across multiple locations and engaging directly with site leadership teams and frontline manufacturing colleagues. The Benefits:- - £60,000 - £70,000 annual salary - £5,700 Car allowance - 5% Bonus - Immediate start. - High-profile interim leadership opportunity. - Opportunity to make a measurable impact within a well-established food manufacturing operation The Candidate; - Significant senior HR Business Partner experience within a challenging operational environment. - CIPD Level 5 is highly desirable - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate business challenges into effective people solutions. - Experience working within FMCG, manufacturing or a similarly operationally intensive environment is highly desirable - Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills. - Experience supporting organisational change, cultural development and business transformation. - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to identify problems and drive solutions. - The confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders. - Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practice. - A disciplined, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills. - The ability to quickly establish credibility and build effective relationships at all levels. - Experience working with trade unions would be advantageous. - Flexibility to travel UK wide within the role Key Responsibilities: - Partner closely with senior operational leaders and site General Managers to deliver effective people strategies aligned to business objectives. - Provide pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. - Act as a trusted coach, challenger and adviser to senior leaders and management teams. - Drive employee engagement, culture and organisational effectiveness across the sites. - Lead and support organisational change, transformation and modernisation programmes. - Develop and deliver site-specific people plans that support business performance and future growth. - Provide guidance and coaching on complex employee relations and employment matters. - Support workforce planning, organisational design and changes to ways of working. - Use HR data and insight to identify trends, diagnose issues and develop practical solutions. - Lead or contribute to projects designed to improve business performance, efficiency and ways of working. - Build strong relationships with operational teams, ensuring HR is visible, credible and closely connected to the needs of the business. - Coach and develop managers to improve leadership capability, accountability and performance. - Work collaboratively with specialist HR teams to ensure the business receives high-quality support across areas such as Employee Relations, Reward, Talent, Learning, HR Services and Payroll. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Senior HR Business Partner (Multi Site) FMCG Manufacturing Sector Derby & Surrounding Areas £60,000 - £70,000 pro rota + Car allowance, Bonus 9 Month - 12 Month FTC An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a leading FMCG/manufacturing organisation on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract. This is a highly visible, commercially focused HR role, partnering with senior operational leaders across a number of high-profile manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping people strategy, driving engagement and culture, supporting organisational change and providing pragmatic, commercially minded HR leadership. The role will require regular travel between sites, particularly during the initial phase, so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working across multiple locations and engaging directly with site leadership teams and frontline manufacturing colleagues. The Benefits:- - £60,000 - £70,000 annual salary - £5,700 Car allowance - 5% Bonus - Immediate start. - High-profile interim leadership opportunity. - Opportunity to make a measurable impact within a well-established food manufacturing operation The Candidate; - Significant senior HR Business Partner experience within a challenging operational environment. - CIPD Level 5 is highly desirable - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate business challenges into effective people solutions. - Experience working within FMCG, manufacturing or a similarly operationally intensive environment is highly desirable - Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills. - Experience supporting organisational change, cultural development and business transformation. - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to identify problems and drive solutions. - The confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders. - Strong knowledge of employment legislation and best practice. - A disciplined, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills. - The ability to quickly establish credibility and build effective relationships at all levels. - Experience working with trade unions would be advantageous. - Flexibility to travel UK wide within the role Key Responsibilities: - Partner closely with senior operational leaders and site General Managers to deliver effective people strategies aligned to business objectives. - Provide pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. - Act as a trusted coach, challenger and adviser to senior leaders and management teams. - Drive employee engagement, culture and organisational effectiveness across the sites. - Lead and support organisational change, transformation and modernisation programmes. - Develop and deliver site-specific people plans that support business performance and future growth. - Provide guidance and coaching on complex employee relations and employment matters. - Support workforce planning, organisational design and changes to ways of working. - Use HR data and insight to identify trends, diagnose issues and develop practical solutions. - Lead or contribute to projects designed to improve business performance, efficiency and ways of working. - Build strong relationships with operational teams, ensuring HR is visible, credible and closely connected to the needs of the business. - Coach and develop managers to improve leadership capability, accountability and performance. - Work collaboratively with specialist HR teams to ensure the business receives high-quality support across areas such as Employee Relations, Reward, Talent, Learning, HR Services and Payroll. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG