Senior Transport Manager - Fleet & Compliance Lead

CW Executive Search Ltd; Stamfordham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CW Executive Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily operations for a small fleet of 4 trucks, 4 trailers and 1 tanker.

This hands-on role focuses on compliance, planning, driver management and administration to keep operations safe, legal and efficient. The successful candidate will be CPC qualified, knowledgeable of UK transport legislation, and able to lead a busy team while maintaining paperwork and logs to audit-ready standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or similar transport management position.
• Experience within waste management, haulage, logistics or a related industry.
• A strong understanding of UK transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing drivers and vehicle fleets.
• The relevant CPC qualification and ability to fulfil the Transport Manager/CPC Holder responsibilities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around compliance and paperwork.
• The ability to work under pressure and react quickly to changing operational requirements.

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

Driver management

Compliance

CPC Holder

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

CW Executive Search Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily operations for a small fleet of 4 trucks, 4 trailers and 1 tanker.

This hands-on role focuses on compliance, planning, driver management and administration to keep operations safe, legal and efficient. The successful candidate will be CPC qualified, knowledgeable of UK transport legislation, and able to lead a busy team while maintaining paperwork and logs to audit-ready standards.