Senior Transport and Fleet Operations Lead

Holcim; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Annual leave

Health benefits

Family benefits

Mentor program

Remote GP service

Career progression

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across four regional sites from Bardon Hill. You will manage a team of around 30 drivers and a fleet of about 20 vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.

You will drive safety culture, optimise operations, and maintain strong relationships with franchise partners and third‑party haulers, delivering efficient, on‑time deliveries while adhering to UK transport legislation.

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Proven experience in transport management, logistics or heavy fleet operations.
• Experience managing company drivers and third-party haulage or franchise operators.
• Knowledge of UK Operator Licensing, driver hours, tachographs and vehicle maintenance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport compliance, ensuring adherence to UK legislation and Operator Licence requirements.
• Lead a team of drivers, promoting safety and coaching performance.
• Manage relationships with franchise operators and external haulage providers.
• Coordinate transport across Bardon, Cauldon, Croft and Peterborough to improve efficiency.
• Drive fleet operations with emphasis on safety, reliability and customer focus.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC

UK driving licence

Experience in transport management

People management

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across four regional sites from Bardon Hill. You will manage a team of around 30 drivers and a fleet of about 20 vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards.

You will drive safety culture, optimise operations, and maintain strong relationships with franchise partners and third‑party haulers, delivering efficient, on‑time deliveries while adhering to UK transport legislation.