Transport Manager


Company:	Movianto
Salary:	£34,938.83 - £34,938.83
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Haydock, WA11 9SE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

As the Transport Manager you will be responsible for the operational leadership and account management of a key sector in our Government Contracts business unit.

You will be based at our

Haydock site, and will be working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) on a annual salary of £34,938.83 per annum.

Benefits

No weekend or bank holiday working

Discounted gym memberships

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Holiday Purchase scheme

Flexible pay through Wagestream

Life Assurance

Up to 4% Employer Pension Contribution

Access to Simply Health

24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform

Purpose of the role

The focus of the role is to lead programme execution, through operational and account management, supporting the BAU Heads of Network and Senior Operations Programme Manager in the initiation, scope, management and delivery of all activity within the business area. Leadership will range from driving day-to-day operational delivery, including delivering operational efficiencies and localised developments, through to the innovation of solutions, seamless client implementations and transformation projects.

The role is key in developing stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, likewise in developing best practice and continuous improvement, with strong financial oversight, providing insight to drive performance and enable the business to make key decisions.

How you'll make an impact as a Transport Manager at Movianto:

Support the Operational leadership by driving programmes of activity through key working streams, supporting and mentoring team members to achieve programme goals.

Working across stakeholder groups in building and maintaining key business relationships.

Lead and operate effective, multi-functional and diverse internal and external teams to deliver business unit programmes and associated projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Own targets and manage cross-functional activity to ensure end-to-end delivery.

Understand budgets, resources and progress, demonstrating that the programme team are fully engaged, performing to our customer requirements, and that programme risks are mitigated.

Support investigation and resolution of non-compliance, ensuing both recovery and ongoing resolution, maintaining end-delivery performance.

Collating and reporting information for Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly meeting cycles with client groups, delivering programme progress, financial and service period results and transformation pipeline, whilst building an open and transparent partnership.

Support the Senior Operations Programme Manager and NHSE Programme Manager in the analysis and development of strategy.

Liaise with depots and departments to ensure smooth operations.

Participate in the 'on call' rota.

Participate in internal audits in person to each site within the MOV Network

Liaise with Fleet team to ensure smooth delivery of Fleet procurement/dehires

What it will take to thrive as a Transport Manager at Movianto:

Must be a UK Driving Licence Holder

Working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation relevant to the workplace

Articulate, numerate and computer literate including the use of Microsoft packages and transport operational system

CPC or an advanced knowledge of transport legislation

Demonstrable leadership experience and skills

Proven logistics background

Experience in Pharmaceutical and multi temperature logistics

Experience in fleet procurements

Experienced approach to prioritisation of daily tasks and keeping a cool head under pressure

Engages in collaboration with team members and stakeholders to refine and implement innovative solutions.

Collaborates with the team to enhance the overall client experience.

Ensure context and information is provided to teammates, to give a timely response to queries and suggestions.

Who we are

Movianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries.

Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team!

For more information or if you have any questions you can email - recruitment.uk @ movianto.com.

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Movianto / Yusen Group is an equal opportunity employer. All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of the job definition. Movianto / Yusen Group seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital / civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Movianto / Yusen Group apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Movianto / Yusen Group, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Movianto / Yusen Group.

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