Senior Transport Manager — Fleet Excellence & Compliance

FM Conway Ltd; Otford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Training access

Shopping discounts via Rewarding Great

On-site gym at Sevenoaks

Job summary

FM Conway Ltd is recruiting a Transport Manager based at our Sevenoaks head office, with some travel between locations. You will lead a large transport operation, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across the fleet while reporting to the Senior Transport Manager and Director of Operations.

The role requires extensive fleet management experience, a valid CPC for Transport Managers and a full UK driving licence, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with internal teams

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a large transport fleet and team.
• Strong background in transport operations, compliance, and safety.
• Ability to lead from the front and make strategic decisions with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport operation to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant running.
• Provide regular operational, compliance and financial updates to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on transport legislation, regulatory guidance and technology developments and implement changes.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, defect reporting, driver checks and defect rectification.
• Monitor drivers' hours, tachograph rules, working time and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and manufacturers on vehicle specifications and orders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

CPC Transport Manager

UK driving licence

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

FM Conway Ltd is recruiting a Transport Manager based at our Sevenoaks head office, with some travel between locations. You will lead a large transport operation, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across the fleet while reporting to the Senior Transport Manager and Director of Operations.

The role requires extensive fleet management experience, a valid CPC for Transport Managers and a full UK driving licence, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with internal teams