Transport & Carrier Manager Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire MVP Recruitment Solutions ...

DescriptionTransport & Carrier Manager Aylesbury Up to GBP47,000 We're recruiting a Transport & Carrier Manager for a growing logistics and events operation. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of transport operations and play a key part in developing an efficient, scalable logistics function. Supporting both 3PL fulfilment and nationwide event logistics, you'll be responsible for coordinating internal drivers, managing third-party carriers, and ensuring reliable delivery to tight, time-critical schedules. The role offers a mix of hands-on operational management and commercial carrier oversight, with real scope to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase transport capability as the function grows. The Role You'll take ownership of day-to-day transport operations, ensuring the smooth coordination of vehicles, drivers, and external suppliers to deliver time-critical logistics across the UK. Key responsibilities include: Managing transport operations across internal drivers and third-party carriersPlanning vehicle schedules to meet complex event and fulfilment timelinesManaging and developing relationships with transport suppliers and courier platformsCoordinating load planning to maximise vehicle utilisation and operational efficiencyEnsuring compliance with Operator's Licence requirements and UK transport legislationMonitoring transport costs, fuel usage, mileage, and overall logistics performanceSupporting operational planning for large-scale events and logistics projectsDriving improvements in service reliability, cost control, and transport efficiencyAbout You We're looking for someone who combines strong operational transport experience with commercial awareness. You'll bring: Experience managing transport operations, logistics, or fleet activitiesProven ability to manage third-party transport suppliers and courier networksExperience scheduling vehicles and managing driver teamsStrong knowledge of transport compliance and Operator's Licence requirementsA commercially minded approach to supplier management and cost controlThe ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time-critical environmentsExperience in events, hospitality, logistics or service-led environments would be particularly valuable. Working Environment This is a fast-moving operational role, supporting time-sensitive logistics and events across the UK. Because of the nature of the industry, flexibility is required, including occasional evening or weekend availability during busy periods. This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll have real ownership of the transport function and the chance to make a tangible operational impact. For the right candidate, it offers the chance to shape transport operations, build robust carrier networks, and improve logistics capability as the business continues to expand. MVP Recruitment Solutions has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution professionals for over 40 years. For more information on what we do, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website. MVP Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this position, your details will be submitted to MVP Recruitment Solutions and you accept our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that due to the volume of responses we're currently receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive an update within 7-14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.Ad ID: