CPC Transport Manager - Hands-on Fleet & Compliance

Fleet News group; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet News group is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations and ensure compliance and efficiency. The role requires hands-on management of a small fleet, with duties spanning planning, driver oversight, and paperwork accuracy.

The successful candidate will coordinate schedules, monitor safety standards and stay updated on UK transport legislation, operating in a busy environment with strong operational focus.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Manager or similar role.
• Experience in waste management, haulage, logistics or related industry.
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle fleets.
• The CPC qualification and ability to fulfil the Transport Manager/CPC Holder responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for transport legal and compliance requirements, ensuring the fleet operates in line with current legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Act as the company’s CPC Holder / nominated Transport Manager, where required.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation and compliance of 4 trucks, 4 trailers and 1 tanker.
• Plan and organise daily transport requirements, ensuring vehicles and drivers are allocated effectively.
• Coordinate collections, deliveries and waste movements to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Manage and support drivers, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and performance are maintained.
• Monitor driver hours, vehicle defects, inspections, servicing and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all transport, driver, vehicle and related paperwork and records are completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Deal with operational issues such as vehicle breakdowns, delays, driver availability and changes to schedules.
• Work closely with management, drivers, customers and other departments to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
• Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and ensure company procedures are followed.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes to transport legislation and compliance requirements.

Skills

Transport management

Planning & coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Fleet News group is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations and ensure compliance and efficiency. The role requires hands-on management of a small fleet, with duties spanning planning, driver oversight, and paperwork accuracy.

The successful candidate will coordinate schedules, monitor safety standards and stay updated on UK transport legislation, operating in a busy environment with strong operational focus.