Strategic Transport Manager (CPC) - Fleet & Compliance Lead

Gate Gourmet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Transport Manager to provide leadership and strategic direction for the fleet and transport operations across the Southern Region, including Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Stansted. You will oversee maintenance plans, DVSA compliance, inspections, and liaison with maintenance contractors.

The role focuses on budget monitoring, KPI development, policy implementation, and detailed record-keeping to minimise downtime and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum education to A-Levels / BTEC National or Equivalent.
• Recognised industry qualification, e.g. Transport Manager CPC or OLAT.
• Previous front-line management experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in managing staff.
• Previous experience of working with Budgets / KPI’s.
• Previous experience working with tachograph analysis systems such as FTA Vision.
• Previous experience of communicating with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC).

Responsibilities

• Actively recognise good performance in the team and promote the company reward and recognition scheme.
• Comply with UK road regulations.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ensure & oversee compliance to the “Driver CPC Training” program.
• Establish and maintain KPIs for fleet operations.
• Ensure cleaning of the fleet maintained (interior and exterior).
• Ensure all equipment is working safely and compliant with manufacturers guidelines for operation reporting any failures.
• Ensure the transport team are aware of their responsibilities in respect of health and safety and food safety and security in the workplace and have the minimum qualifications and training.
• Liaise with local airport authorities to ensure the company complies with relevant airport airside compliance.
• Liaise with National Fleet Manager regarding vehicle replacements.
• Investigate and respond as required to customer complaints.
• Investigate all accidents, near misses and driving incidents, and support the Compliance team when required.
• Manage the service provider(s) against the agreed SLA and KPIs.
• Operator License variation applications.
• Participation in company, customer and authority audits.
• Put together performance reports for the Unit Managers and National Fleet Manager.
• Proactively champion a culture of health & safety, colleague wellbeing, care, and an environmentally friendly workplace.
• Support any regional fleet activity as required.
• To ensure all new starters receive a thorough induction and are given all the initial help they need to understand the operations of the company hi-loaders.
• To ensure effective channels of communication at all levels so every member of the team is aware of the company and customer requirements, and objectives are achieved and the part they play in the successful delivery of these requirements.
• To be an active member of the management team and support colleagues in the achievement of their KPI’s.
• To attend team meetings as required and contribute to the development and growth of the business through the sharing of good practice and your own experiences.
• To attend all necessary training programmes to develop your own potential and enable your progress in the company.
• To take full responsibility for the live operation on a shift and assist the wider Operations team with issue resolution and efficient communication ensuring problems are prioritised and solved.
• To support the National Fleet Manager as and when required.
• Undertake regular audits of the fleet and all areas within the transport to ensure complete adherence to agreed company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Workload management

Resilience

Initiative

Computer literacy

Education

A-Levels / BTEC National or Equivalent

Transport Manager CPC or OLAT

Tools

MS Office

IT Systems

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Transport Manager to provide leadership and strategic direction for the fleet and transport operations across the Southern Region, including Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Stansted. You will oversee maintenance plans, DVSA compliance, inspections, and liaison with maintenance contractors.

The role focuses on budget monitoring, KPI development, policy implementation, and detailed record-keeping to minimise downtime and ensure safe, compliant operations.