Transport Manager

Position: TRANSPORT MANAGER
Transport Manager
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Location:

Slough
💰 Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year (depending on experience)
🕒 Monday to Friday - 10 Hour Day Shift
📄 Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant running of a busy HGV fleet operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable transport professional to join a well-established logistics operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers, and processes meet all UK and EU transport regulations while maintaining high operational standards.

You will work closely with other Transport Managers and the wider operations team to ensure the fleet remains compliant, well-maintained, and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain Operator Licence (O-Licence) compliance in line with DVSA and Traffic Commissioner requirements
Manage fleet records and maintain accurate data on relevant government portals
Plan and schedule preventative vehicle maintenance with workshops
Monitor and manage driver defect reporting
Oversee tachograph downloads, driver hours and infringement monitoring
Review tachograph data and provide guidance or training where required
Manage Working Time Directive (WTD) reporting and statistics
Ensure drivers remain compliant with training, qualifications and legal requirements (UK and EU)
Maintain fleet records on internal systems and the RHA portal
Manage vehicle defect tracking and resolve issues promptly
Escalate health & safety incidents or road traffic accidents appropriately
Monitor tyre inspections and engage with suppliers to manage costs
Ensure site Health & Safety procedures are followed
Ensure all vehicles are compliant with the relevant Operator Licence
Support driver recruitment and onboarding
Conduct accident investigations and liaise with insurers and third parties
Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and operational control
Provide guidance on transport legislation and best practice to the operations team
Carry out other duties required to support the transport operationRequirements

Minimum 10 years' experience within a transport department working with HGV fleets
Transport Manager CPC (held for at least 5 years) - essential
Strong knowledge of UK and EU transport regulations
Experience managing driver hours, tachographs and compliance systems
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team with other transport managers
Full UK driving licence required

Desirable:

Class 1 (HGV) licence
Knowledge of truck and trailer maintenance

What's On Offer

Competitive salary £50k - £60k depending on experience
Stable Monday-Friday daytime schedule
Opportunity to play a key role in a professional transport operation
Supportive team environmentINDWARE

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