Transport Manager

Role overview

Compensation and contract

• The salary is £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• The position is permanent and full time.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations and ensure collections and deliveries are completed on time.
• Manage vehicles, drivers, routes, schedules, maintenance and performance.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, drivers hours and tachograph legislation.
• Monitor tracking systems, tachograph information and relevant CCTV footage.
• Produce transport reports, identify cost savings and improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain records and documentation while promoting safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications and experience

• A National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage is essential.
• Proven experience managing a busy transport or logistics operation is required.
• Experience managing vehicles and drivers is required.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance and UK transport legislation is required.
• Experience of multi-drop and groupage operations is required.
• Experience with transport management, vehicle tracking, tachograph and CCTV systems is required.
• Good Microsoft Excel and reporting skills are required.

Candidate capabilities

• Strong leadership, people-management, organisation, communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Candidates should remain calm under pressure, make sound operational decisions and take a proactive, commercially aware approach.
• Previous exposure to fashion or general logistics is advantageous.

Benefits

• Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• The package also includes retail discount vouchers, Sage employee benefits, company events and on-site parking.