Fleet Transport Manager: Lead Routes and Compliance

DH Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DH Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join the Crawley operations team. You will manage a 30+ vehicle fleet, ensure CPC compliance and oversee route planning, driver welfare, and resource allocation.

You will monitor KPIs, costs, and performance while driving continuous improvement and maintaining Health & Safety standards. A strong leadership, communication, and fleet-management background is essential.

Qualifications

• CPC in Road Transport is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• 3–5 years transport management experience.
• Experience with route planning and fleet software.
• Knowledge of health and safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a 30+ vehicle fleet.
• Ensure Operator Licence and transport compliance.
• Oversee route planning, driver welfare and resource allocation.
• Monitor KPIs, operational performance and transport costs.
• Prepare management reports and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in transport operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics planning

Transport legislation

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CPC in Road Transport

Tools

Route planning software

Fleet management software

Descartes

NetSuite ERP

Job description

DH Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join the Crawley operations team. You will manage a 30+ vehicle fleet, ensure CPC compliance and oversee route planning, driver welfare, and resource allocation.

You will monitor KPIs, costs, and performance while driving continuous improvement and maintaining Health & Safety standards. A strong leadership, communication, and fleet-management background is essential.