8 transportation jobs found in Preston

Transformation Project Manager 6 Months Leeds/Bradford - 1-2 days per week £500 per day (Inside IR35) ***The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong digital transformation experience*** This role requires a technically minded project leader who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital engineering and technology transformation projects. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. Work closely with Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software Engineers and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate technical dependencies across engineering, infrastructure and business teams. Drive project governance, RAID management, reporting and executive stakeholder communications. Facilitate planning sessions, sprint reviews and programme...

Portfolio Payroll are excited to be working with our global client based in the Manchester area to recruit an experienced Payroll Projects professional to drive and lead on a key transformation project across a diverse workforce. As the Payroll projects lead you will be expected to deliver a large project from inception through to BAU driving timeframes, leading the roadmap gathering data. If you want to be part of an exciting period of change then please apply or contact me directly on (phone number removed) Key Duties/Tasks: Leading and driving a national payroll transformation for a large complex business Leading on a significant project Ensuring payroll compliance, and implement controls during a transition of payroll Managing resource allocation and workforce planning Ability to shape a effective payroll model Driving continuous improvement and a customer centric culture 51631GOR INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this...

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a passion for driving operational improvement and delivering business-critical projects? We are recruiting a Logistics Project Manager on behalf of a growing FMCG business that is investing in its logistics and distribution capability to support future growth, improve service levels and increase operational efficiency. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead a major logistics transformation programme, taking responsibility for reviewing the current operation and developing a scalable, customer-focused logistics model for the future. Key Responsibilities * Review and redesign the existing distribution network * Analyse customer demand, delivery patterns and route performance to identify opportunities for improvement * Develop a future-state logistics strategy aligned with business growth objectives * Evaluate fleet performance, utilisation and future requirements * Conduct capacity planning across...

IT Manager Northwich, Cheshire - fully on-site 4 months + further extension £300 per day inside IR35Our client based in Northwich, Cheshire is looking for an experienced IT Manager to join a growing education focused IT team supporting four schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on IT professional who can combine leadership, technical expertise and stakeholder engagement in a busy multi site environment. Working closely with the IT Director, you will oversee the delivery of IT services across all school locations, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and effective for both staff and students. You will also lead a team of three IT Technicians, providing guidance, support and technical leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable travelling regularly between sites and building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders across the schools. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support day to day IT operations across four schools. Lead, mentor and...

Logistics Project Manager Location: West Yorkshire Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 Job Type: Full-time, 18-month fixed-term contractDay-to-day of the role: Lead the logistics transformation programme to design and implement a more efficient, scalable distribution network. Analyse data including customer locations, volumes, and demand to optimise routes, hubs, and the overall network structure. Develop and align customer delivery strategies, balancing service levels with cost efficiency. Assess and recommend improvements to fleet, labour, and resource planning, incorporating sustainability initiatives. Conduct capacity planning across transport, warehousing, and operations to support business growth. Review and implement logistics systems and technologies such as routing software, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and reporting tools. Manage end-to-end project delivery, including planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting. Provide data-driven insights and ensure...

Conformance Manager / Business Partner Location: Broughton, Flintshire (On-site) Contract: 12 Months (with potential extension) Hourly Rate: £35.00 PAYE | £46.82 Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ required Join Airbus and Help Drive Supply Chain Excellence Guidant Global is recruiting on behalf of Airbus for a talented and motivated Conformance Manager / Business Partner to join the Procurement organisation at Airbus Broughton. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of Airbus' wing production supply chain. Acting as a key link between suppliers, procurement teams, quality functions, and operational stakeholders, you will help drive supplier performance, resolve quality issues, and support the delivery of world-class manufacturing standards. Working across a broad supplier portfolio supporting Airbus Single Aisle programmes, you'll collaborate with teams across the business and internationally, helping to strengthen supply...

Delivery Manager (Agile) - NHS Experience Essential. Location: Leeds 1x/month Rate: £550 per day Inside Ir35 Contract Length: Until March 2027 Overview We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support a high-impact programme within the NHS. This role will focus on driving Agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful outcomes in a complex, regulated healthcare environment. You will play a key role in aligning stakeholders, removing delivery blockers, and embedding best practice Agile ways of working across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery across one or more Agile teams within an NHS programme Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and showcases Act as the primary point of coordination between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery Track progress against milestones, managing risks, issues, and...

Test Manager £600-£650/day | Inside IR35 | Until March 2027 | 3 Days/Week On-site in Leeds | Immediate Start We're looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance across a large-scale digital transformation programme. You'll be responsible for defining the overall testing strategy, leading a team of Quality Engineers, and ensuring quality is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in test management, automation and stakeholder engagement who enjoys leading teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the overall test strategy across multiple workstreams. Lead, mentor and develop a team of Quality Engineers. Drive the adoption of test automation, with a strong focus on Playwright. Establish testing standards, processes, KPIs and quality metrics. Oversee test planning, execution, defect management and reporting. Work closely with engineering,...