Launch Transport Hub Manager – Fleet & Operations Lead

Stark Danmark A/S; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health & wellbeing support

34 days' holiday

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is launching a new Transport Hub in Stockport. We are seeking a hands-on Transport Manager to lead day-to-day operations and help establish the hub ahead of launch.

You'll manage a small fleet, plan deliveries and routes, recruit and onboard new team members, and ensure safety and compliance across all transport activities. A proactive, flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, fleet management or a similar operational environment.
• Experience managing commercial vehicle fleets and transport operations.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized fleets.
• Knowledge of driver compliance, vehicle checks, tachographs, defects and servicing requirements.
• Experience planning deliveries and managing delivery performance.
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to recruit, develop and motivate a team.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the Stockport and wider regional area.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work confidently with transport systems and administration.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• A proactive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Experience within the builders' merchant, civils, construction supply, infrastructure or distribution sector would be advantageous.
• Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and building an effective operation from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day transport operations and administration.
• Managing an initial fleet of 6 trucks, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Planning and scheduling deliveries to ensure customers receive their orders on time and to the required service level.
• Planning efficient delivery routes and making sure transport resources are used effectively.
• Building strong working relationships with drivers, suppliers, customers and external transport partners.
• Providing initial support with the recruitment of the wider transport team ahead of the hub launch.
• Supporting the onboarding and development of new team members as the operation gets underway.
• Helping establish effective transport processes, systems and operational standards.
• Overseeing driver compliance, including tachograph checks, defect reporting, PMIs and vehicle service bookings.
• Ensuring vehicles, drivers and transport activities meet all relevant legal and company requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, with a strong focus on driver safety, vehicle checks and operational compliance.
• Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve service, efficiency and customer experience.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the hub operates effectively from launch.

Skills

Transport management

Fleet planning

Team leadership

Health & Safety

Driver compliance

Delivery planning

People management

Regional knowledge

IT systems

Adaptability

Job description

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is launching a new Transport Hub in Stockport. We are seeking a hands-on Transport Manager to lead day-to-day operations and help establish the hub ahead of launch.

You'll manage a small fleet, plan deliveries and routes, recruit and onboard new team members, and ensure safety and compliance across all transport activities. A proactive, flexible approach is essential.