Transport Coordinator | Full Time (Permanent)

Easigrass Artificial Grass; Chobham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Easigrass Artificial Grass is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations across the UK. You will manage the fleet, lead drivers, ensure regulatory compliance and maintain safe, efficient delivery services.

The role requires strong knowledge of Operator Licence rules, tachographs, DVSA requirements, and fleet management systems. Excellent leadership and IT skills are essential to optimise costs and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience with tachographs and driving hours regulations.
• Familiar with DVSA requirements and transport legislation.
• Experience using vehicle telematics and fleet management systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• National or International Transport Manager CPC (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the transport fleet.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Monitor driver hours, tachographs and WTD compliance.
• Oversee vehicle servicing, inspections, MOTs and maintenance schedules.
• Control transport costs, fuel usage and fleet expenditure.
• Source vehicle parts and repairs competitively while maintaining quality.
• Monitor vehicle telematics, fuel reports and fleet performance.
• Maintain transport records and compliance documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the transport department.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Compliance knowledge

Problem solving

Cost control

Driver management

Education

National or International Transport Manager CPC (preferred)

Tools

Fleet management systems

Vehicle telematics

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our transport operation, ensuring our fleet operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining the highest standards of compliance. Working closely with the Operations team, you'll manage our drivers, vehicles, transport planning and fleet maintenance, helping to deliver an excellent service to our customers across the UK

Overview

• Manage the daily operation of the company transport fleet.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of drivers.
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Monitor driver hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Manage vehicle servicing, inspections, MOTs and maintenance schedules.
• Control transport costs, fuel usage and fleet expenditure.
• Source vehicle parts and repairs competitively whilst maintaining quality.
• Monitor vehicle telematics, fuel reports and fleet performance.
• Ensure all driver qualifications and CPC training remain current.
• Investigate transport issues and implement continuous improvements.
• Work alongside Operations to maximise vehicle utilisation and delivery efficiency.
• Maintain accurate transport records and compliance documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the transport department.

Person Specification

You’ll have previous experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet and be confident leading drivers within a busy transport operation.

• Previous experience as a Transport Manager or similar role.
• Strong background within haulage, logistics or fleet management.
• Excellent knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing tachographs and driver hours regulations.
• Good understanding of DVSA requirements and transport legislation.
• Experience using vehicle telematics and fleet management systems.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage costs and improve operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• National or International Transport Manager CPC (preferred but not essential).