Highly successful, niche business is currently seeking a Transport and Route Planning Operations Manager. Great opportunity to join a very well established and continually expanding business within a fantastic industry. Your day will be varied and you will be responsible for : * Managing and improving overall operational performance of the site, with a focus on Route efficiency and planning (multi drop routes) * The role will have direct line management of route officers to ensure that the routes are planned and sequenced in advance, and working with the Depot Manager * Looking at transport route efficiency, ensuring collections are made from all the customers * Manning the vehicles and planning around holidays with agency staff as required The successful candidate will have experience in site operations management and route planning. With excellent communication, inter-personal analytical and Microsoft skills, the successful candidate will be able to work in a team, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and have a flexible approach. A full driving licence and flexibility to travel for meetings/training/site visits is essential. In return you can expect a salary of around £37-40,000 per annum plus benefits working Monday to Friday days