Senior Transport Manager - Fleet Safety & Leadership

Holcim Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Family benefits

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across multiple sites, ensuring legal compliance, safety, performance and efficiency. You will manage a diverse fleet, oversee third-party haulage, and drive high standards while delivering reliable deliveries.

The role requires a Transport Manager CPC, a valid UK driving licence, and proven experience in transport or heavy fleet management, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification is required.
• 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.
• Experience working with specialist vehicles such as tankers, mixers, volumetric or hooklift vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Compliance, Safety & Maintenance: ensure transport compliance with UK laws and Operator Licence requirements; maintain 27-vehicle fleet.
• Driver & Team Leadership: lead 25 drivers, foster a safety culture, oversee training and performance.
• Third-Party & Franchise Management: manage franchise and external haulage relationships to meet standards.
• Multi-Site Transport Operations: coordinate across Wrexham, Cheshire, Cumbria and Leicestershire for efficient deliveries.

Skills

CPC (Road Haulage)

Transport management

Team leadership

Driver hours compliance

Health & safety

Job description

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead transport operations across multiple sites, ensuring legal compliance, safety, performance and efficiency. You will manage a diverse fleet, oversee third-party haulage, and drive high standards while delivering reliable deliveries.

The role requires a Transport Manager CPC, a valid UK driving licence, and proven experience in transport or heavy fleet management, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.