Transport Architect: Build & Lead Our New Dept

Ten Human Resources; Daventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Human Resources is seeking a Transport Manager to build and lead a brand-new transport department in a growing manufacturing business in Daventry. You will shape the function from the ground up, establishing structure, processes and teams to support rapid growth and strong operational performance.

Reporting to senior management, you will drive strategic planning, ensure full regulatory compliance, manage fleet budgets and procurement, and recruit and develop transport staff.

Qualifications

• A recognised Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• Proven experience in transport, logistics or fleet management.
• Experience operating within a commercial transport environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on when required.
• Experience managing change, improving processes and delivering operational results.
• Ambition, drive and the desire to build and lead a successful department.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the company's transport strategy.
• As the transport manager you will manage all aspects of fleet operations, compliance and transport legislation.
• Planning future fleet requirements, vehicle procurement and replacement programmes.
• Designing and implementing departmental structures, policies and procedures.
• Recruiting, developing and managing transport personnel as the department grows.
• The transport manager will drive improvements in efficiency, service levels, utilisation and cost control.
• Managing transport budgets and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence requirements, drivers' hours regulations and all relevant transport legislation.
• Working closely with production, logistics and customer service teams to support business growth.

Skills

CPC qualification

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Ten Human Resources is seeking a Transport Manager to build and lead a brand-new transport department in a growing manufacturing business in Daventry. You will shape the function from the ground up, establishing structure, processes and teams to support rapid growth and strong operational performance.

Reporting to senior management, you will drive strategic planning, ensure full regulatory compliance, manage fleet budgets and procurement, and recruit and develop transport staff.