Transport Manager

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Aston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday (+ BH)

Overtime pay

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group has been retained to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a busy operation near Deeside. The role works alongside the current Transport Manager to ensure compliance and smooth day-to-day transport activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification, strong tachograph knowledge, ADR experience, and excellent Excel, communication and organisational skills. Weekend cover on a 1 in 4 rota is paid as overtime.

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC qualification is required.
• Experience in O-Licence compliance is essential.
• Strong knowledge of tachograph and transport legislation is essential.
• ADR compliance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full O-Licence, Drivers' Hours, and WTD compliance.
• Conduct tachograph analysis and manage transport records.
• Oversee vehicle servicing, MOTs, and fleet documentation.
• Monitor transport costs, fuel usage, and supplier invoices.
• Manage driver training, licence checks, and CPC compliance.
• Support transport health & safety and operational standards.

Skills

CPC qualification

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Transport Manager

Deeside

Permanent | Monday to Friday | Days

Competitive salary + Overtime + Benefits - details on request

A well-established Chemical manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Manager to support its busy transport operation near Deeside.

Working alongside the existing Transport Manager, you will help oversee fleet compliance, driver management, and the smooth running of day-to-day transport activities. Weekend cover is required on a 1 in 4 rota basis and paid as overtime (x1.5 and x2).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full O-Licence, Drivers' Hours, and WTD compliance
• Conduct tachograph analysis and manage transport records
• Oversee vehicle servicing, MOTs, and fleet documentation
• Monitor transport costs, fuel usage, and supplier invoices
• Manage driver training, licence checks, and CPC compliance
• Support transport health & safety and operational standards

Requirements

• Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Previous Transport Manager or O-Licence compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of tachograph and transport legislation
• ADR compliance experience is essential
• Good Excel, communication, and organisational skills

Benefits

• Pension scheme with increasing Employer contributions in line with age
• Life assurance
• Healthcare plan
• 25 days holiday (plus BH's) rising with service

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