Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Reporting to

Managing Director

Salary & Hours

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Role Overview

This is a key senior role responsible for the full management of the Transport Department, with absolute ownership of regulatory compliance, fleet performance, and service delivery across the business.

The Transport Manager will ensure a fit-for-purpose, fully compliant fleet spanning low loaders, hook loaders, tippers, vans, and company vehicles, while embedding a strong culture around driver behaviour, road risk, and safety. The role carries responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, fleet strategy, and the effective management of outsourced service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for Operator Licence compliance, ensuring standards are met to the satisfaction of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA

Accurate management of fleet and business data held via (url removed) systems

Ownership and enforcement of transport policies, procedures, and legislative compliance across the business

Proactive monitoring of regulatory changes and advising the wider business on legislative updates

Management of outsourced service providers and third-party suppliers

Oversight of fleet maintenance, servicing schedules, inspections, LOLER testing, and insurance compliance

Ensuring all vehicles and equipment are maintained in a safe, roadworthy, and compliant condition

Management of tachograph systems, calibration schedules, and analysis via approved software

Production of monthly reports covering drivers’ hours, tachograph data, and compliance trends

Supporting managers and employees with transport, fleet, and compliance guidance

Driving continuous improvement in driver standards, safety culture, and performance

Leading driver communication through meetings, briefings, toolbox talks, and safety bulletins

Managing complaints and incidents, ensuring investigations and corrective actions are completed promptly

Keeping Directors and Senior Management fully informed of risks, issues, and required actions

Qualifications & Experience

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – essential

Minimum 3 years’ experience operating as a Transport Manager in a comparable environment

Strong technical understanding of light and heavy vehicles

Solid knowledge of Road Transport Law, Operator Licence requirements, and DVSA standards

Commercially aware with the ability to balance compliance and operational efficiency

Confident communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels across the business

Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Experience managing Driver CPC and ongoing training requirements

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary aligned with experience

Senior, business-critical position with real autonomy

Long-term stability within an established organisation

Opportunity to shape fleet standards, safety culture, and compliance strategy

Direct influence at senior management level

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