Transport Manager
251000024
£50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Knowle, Somerset
Driving And Transport
Posted 1 hour ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Transport Manager - Because “Fleet Maestro” Isn’t a Real Job Title
Full-Time | Permanent
£50,000 - £60,0000 with Training and Benefits on top
Do you thrive on keeping wheels turning (literally)? Can you balance compliance, cost, and customer service, all while keeping drivers, regulators, and senior management happy? If you’ve ever been called the “glue” that holds a transport operation together, we want to hear from you.
We’re representing a well-established business who are looking for a Transport Manager to take charge of their transport operations across multiple sites. This isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about leading people, improving processes, and making sure the operation runs as smoothly as a freshly serviced HGV.
What’s the role all about?You’ll be:
Full-Time | Permanent
£50,000 - £60,0000 with Training and Benefits on top
Do you thrive on keeping wheels turning (literally)? Can you balance compliance, cost, and customer service, all while keeping drivers, regulators, and senior management happy? If you’ve ever been called the “glue” that holds a transport operation together, we want to hear from you.
We’re representing a well-established business who are looking for a Transport Manager to take charge of their transport operations across multiple sites. This isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about leading people, improving processes, and making sure the operation runs as smoothly as a freshly serviced HGV.
What’s the role all about?You’ll be:
- Running the daily transport operations, keeping people, vehicles, and customers safe and satisfied
- Acting as the named Transport Manager for the company’s Operator Licence (yes, the serious bit)
- Driving a proactive safety culture, where risk prevention is your middle name
- Leading, coaching, and developing teams across multiple sites, making inclusion and respect more than just buzzwords
- Managing budgets, resources, and productivity, using data and KPIs to deliver continuous improvement
- Working hand-in-hand with Sales, Production, and Customer Service to make sure transport supports wider business goals
- A Transport Manager CPC
- Experience of managing transport operations across multiple sites
- Familiarity with SHEQ standards and risk management practices
- Budget management experience, with proven ability to use KPIs for performance and improvement
- Strong leadership skills, with experience working in unionised environments
- Excellent communication and people skills, you’ll be as comfortable with drivers as you are in the boardroom
- NEBOSH or ADR qualifications (training support available if not in place)
- Knowledge of the industrial gases sector or similar complex logistics operations
- Competitive salary package
- Ongoing training and professional development (including CPC/NEBOSH support)
- A respected position where your leadership will directly shape operations
- A collaborative environment with colleagues who value quality, safety, and continuous improvement
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