Assistant Transport Manager

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics firm based in Market Rasen is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager. In this role, you will ensure compliance with transport legislation and manage driver training programs. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate of Professional Competence, knowledge of road safety management, and be prepared to deputize for the Transport Manager when needed. This position offers various career development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• In receipt of a Certificate of Professional Competence.
• Knowledge of Transport legislation regarding O' Licence, Drivers Hours, Construction and Use Regulations.
• Knowledge of road health & safety management.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all statutory obligations of the rules and regulations are met.
• Managing training & development plans for all drivers.
• Deputising for the Transport Manager when required.

Skills

Knowledge of Transport legislation

Health & Safety management

Driver CPC requirements

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence

Job description

About the Role

Reporting into the Transport Manager, the successful Assistant Transport Manager will be assisting the Transport Manager in delivering a safe & efficient transport service and be responsible for managing all relevant documents and information to deliver the most efficient schedules.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you as the successful Assistant Transport Manager will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive).

• Ensuring Tarmac meets all statutory obligations of the rules and regulations in respect of Operator Licence, Transport Legislation and Company procedures
• Managing induction, training & development plans and briefings for all drivers
• Ensuring all drivers are suitably trained, including Driver CPC requirements and customer service training
• Ensuring all documents are up to date and appropriately recorded and filed to ensure regulations are fully met
• Ensuring Transport Operator Licences are fully legally compliant within the region
• Undertaking Health & Safety investigations as required
• Deputising for the Transport Manager when required

What we are looking for

We are looking for an Assistant Transport Manager who is ideally:

• In receipt of a Certificate of Professional Competence
• Knowledge of Transport legislation regarding O' Licence, Drivers Hours, Construction and Use Regulations
• Knowledge of road health & safety management

Why Tarmac?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.

Benefits and rewards

In addition to the role of Assistant Transport Manager we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry‑leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities – we currently have nine communities: (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Equal opportunity statement

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.