Operations Manager - Road Freight
Transcomm Recruitment
Norwood Green · posted 12 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 a year
Location
Norwood Green, Greater London
Category
Management and Consultancy
A major UK & International freight forwarding company is looking for a road Freight Manager to manage a number of road freight clerks, to provide training, management and motivation on a daily basis. Must have managed a road freight team previously, have P&L experience, leading and growing commercial performance.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
ROLE: Road Freight Operations Manager Location: West London BASIC SALARY: £40k to £45k CAR ALLOWANCE: £6k PA, paid monthly BENEFITS: Life assurance, pension, etc
ROLE: The Road Freight Operations Manager is responsible for leading, optimising, and growing all aspects of UK and European road freight operations, while also driving commercial performance. The role combines operational excellence with strong commercial strategyensuring efficient, compliant transport of goods while maximising profitability, developing new business opportunities, building client relationships, and negotiating competitive supplier partnerships. The position plays a central role in delivering high-quality service, operational efficiency, and sustainable commercial growth.
Oversee end-to-end road freight operations including import, export, full loads, part loads, and groupage services.
Ensure compliance with UK and international road transport regulations and customs procedures.
Monitor and analyse KPIs to enhance service quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Manage operational problem-solving to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Road freight operations management experience is required for this role, can be either import or export. Must have managed, trained and motivated a Road freight team. xwzovoh Ideally possess Cargowise experience or knowledge. Also Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, pricing, and margin optimisation
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All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
ROLE: Road Freight Operations Manager Location: West London BASIC SALARY: £40k to £45k CAR ALLOWANCE: £6k PA, paid monthly BENEFITS: Life assurance, pension, etc
ROLE: The Road Freight Operations Manager is responsible for leading, optimising, and growing all aspects of UK and European road freight operations, while also driving commercial performance. The role combines operational excellence with strong commercial strategyensuring efficient, compliant transport of goods while maximising profitability, developing new business opportunities, building client relationships, and negotiating competitive supplier partnerships. The position plays a central role in delivering high-quality service, operational efficiency, and sustainable commercial growth.
Oversee end-to-end road freight operations including import, export, full loads, part loads, and groupage services.
Ensure compliance with UK and international road transport regulations and customs procedures.
Monitor and analyse KPIs to enhance service quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Manage operational problem-solving to ensure seamless delivery and customer satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Road freight operations management experience is required for this role, can be either import or export. Must have managed, trained and motivated a Road freight team. xwzovoh Ideally possess Cargowise experience or knowledge. Also Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L, pricing, and margin optimisation