Road Freight Operations Manager – Nottingham – £50,000-£65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance

We’re recruiting for an experienced Road Freight Operations Manager to join a successful business in Nottingham.

With ambitious growth plans, a high-performing team and an excellent working environment, this is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in operational excellence and enjoys leading a successful team.

They’re looking for a strong leader with extensive road freight forwarding experience who can manage a busy operation, develop their people and maintain high standards of customer service.

The Role

• Lead and manage an established team of road freight operators within a busy freight forwarding environment
• Oversee daily road freight operations, ensuring shipments are managed efficiently and service standards are maintained
• Manage operational performance, productivity and profitability
• Develop, motivate and support the team, encouraging high performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure processes and procedures are followed, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Work closely with the sales team to support new business opportunities and customer growth
• Build strong relationships with customers, carriers and overseas partners
• Resolve operational challenges and ensure customer expectations are consistently met
• Take responsibility for team performance, development and operational standards

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in road freight operations within a freight forwarding environment
• Proven experience managing a sizeable operational team, whether as an Operations Manager, Branch Manager or in a similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of UK and European road freight forwarding
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and get the best out of people
• Commercial awareness and a good understanding of operational profitability
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable managing a busy, fast-paced operation with high customer expectations
• Ambitious, driven and committed to delivering operational excellence
• A confident leader who sets high standards but remains open to learning and developing further

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary £50,000–£65,000, depending on experience
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• 25 days’ holiday
• Strong processes and a successful sales team supporting continued growth
• Professional, ambitious and sociable working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Road Freight Operations Manager or Branch Manager looking for a substantial leadership role within an ambitious, high-performing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Spring Supply Chain for a confidential discussion.