Strategic Transport Manager: Lead Fleet & Compliance

FM Conway Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Employee discounts (Rewarding Great)

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Mental health support

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting for a Transport Manager to lead our transport operations from the Sevenoaks head office, with some travel between locations. This permanent, full-time role requires experience managing a large transport fleet, regulatory compliance, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPC for Transport Managers, a full UK driving licence, and demonstrated leadership abilities to guide the team and interact with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CPC for Transport Managers
• Must have a full UK driving licence
• Ability to lead from the front and make strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Transport Manager to run the transport operation safely and efficiently
• Provide regular operational, compliance and financial performance updates to leadership
• Monitor transport legislation and regulatory guidance and implement changes
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings and regulatory requirements
• Oversee fleet maintenance, inspections, defect reporting and corrective actions
• Ensure driver hours, tachograph, working time and vehicle roadworthiness compliance
• Liaise with stakeholders on vehicle specification and ordering of new HGVs
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborate with internal divisions to meet service levels and efficiency targets

Skills

CPC certificate

Full UK driving licence

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

FM Conway is recruiting for a Transport Manager to lead our transport operations from the Sevenoaks head office, with some travel between locations. This permanent, full-time role requires experience managing a large transport fleet, regulatory compliance, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPC for Transport Managers, a full UK driving licence, and demonstrated leadership abilities to guide the team and interact with senior stakeholders.