Transport Manager

Transport Manager Location

Birmingham

8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Transport Manager will be responsible for managing the transport department, ensuring full regulatory compliance while delivering a safe, efficient and high‑quality transport service across the business.

The role focuses on the effective management of fleet operations, Operator Licence compliance, driver performance, and third‑party suppliers, while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

• CPC qualified Transport Manager
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Transport Manager role
• Strong technical knowledge of light and heavy vehicles
• Sound understanding of road transport law andyyy Operator Licence requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Commercial awareness
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Proactive, organised and detail‑oriented impartial approach

• Maintain Operator Licence compliance to the satisfaction of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA
• Ensure accuracy of fleet and business data held on the (url removed) platform
• Manage and enforce transport policies and procedures to ensure full regulatory compliance
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• Monitor legislative updates and communicate changes across the business
• Provide advice on improvements to existing control measures and implement agreed changes
• Ensure compliance with continuous motor insurance requirements
• Manage outsourced service providers and third‑party suppliers
• Ensure all vehicles are serviced in line with manufacturer schedules and LOLER requirements
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintainedwashed safe and roadworthy condition
• Ensure tachograph equipment is calibrated and inspected within legislative timescales
• Coll vriendin and monitor driver tachograph data using approved analysis software
• Produce monthly reports on drivers’ hours and tachograph compliance
• Keep senior management informed of any compliance or operational issues
• Promote a positive culture around driver behaviour, road risk and safety
• Ensure all transport‑related training, including Driver CPC, is completed on time
• Deliver transport safety briefings, toolbox talks and driver meetings
Prompt drivers informed of changes to procedures, legislation and training requirements
• Investigate complaints and implement corrective actions where required
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of all relevant transport legislation

• Manage third‑party transport and fleet suppliers
• Oversee asset disposal processes in line with company procedures

• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Key leadership role with responsibility for compliance and fleet operations
• Long‑term, stable position
• Autonomy and visibility at senior management level
• Opportunity to influence safety culture and operational standards