Customer Service Manager (Transport)

Posted 25 March 2026
Salary Up to £35000.00 per annum
LocationCheadle
Job type Permanent
Discipline Customer ServiceFreight & Logistics
ReferenceBBBH435744_1774455907

Job description

Job Title: Customer Service Manager
Location: Stockport Road, Cheadle, SK8
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Office-based)


About the Role
We are seeking a confident and experienced Customer Service Manager to lead and support a busy traffic desk team within a well-established company based in Cheadle.
This role will involve managing a team of Operational Administrators, ensuring high standards of customer service, and overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of operations. You will play a key role in developing team performance, improving processes, and maintaining strong communication across departments, drivers, and clients.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Operational Administrators
  • Ensure excellent customer service standards are consistently delivered
  • Oversee daily traffic desk operations, including scheduling and coordination
  • Monitor and support data entry accuracy and system usage
  • Liaise with internal departments, drivers, and external contacts
  • Ensure vehicle checks and compliance processes are followed
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and team development
  • Handle escalations and resolve customer or operational issues effectively

About the Team
The team you will manage is responsible for a variety of operational duties including:

  • Data entry and system updates
  • Liaising with drivers and other departments
  • Vehicle checking and coordination
  • Supporting the overall efficiency of the traffic desk

About You

  • Previous experience in a Customer Service Manager or supervisory role
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • Confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong IT skills and attention to detail
  • Experience within transport, traffic, or fleet environments is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £35,000
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
  • Friendly and hardworking team environment


If you're a motivated leader with a passion for customer service and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.