Transport Manager

Hunter James Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to manage driver operations in Bath, UK. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience in transport, exceptional leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing schedules, ensuring compliance, and overseeing successful recruitment. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Transport Supervisory / Managerial role is required.
• Ability to manage driver schedules and compliance with regulations.
• Excellent planning skills to exceed service delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage drivers and maintain their schedules.
• Organise successful driver recruitment.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Uphold health & safety procedures.

Skills

Transport management experience

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Timesheet management

Job description

Jobធ Description

Hunter James Recruitment are assisting our client - a well-established National organisation with their search for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join their busy facility in Bristol

Responsibilities will include:

• To be self‑motivated, plan and exceed service delivery expectations and manage the resources required for the department
• Management of drivers, maintaining their schedule and recording their profiles in conjunction with the supervisors and managers.
• Organise and carry out successful driver recruitment throughout the year
• Ensure all accident and damage reports are investigated and costs attributed correctly in conjunction with accounts invoicing.
• Ensure all necessary reports, documents, schedules and diaries are maintained
• Plan and action all movements in conjunction with Operations Distribution office Team
• Work closely with the team ensure all site health & safety procedures are adhered to.
• Uphold and enforce the drivers compliance policy.
• Ensure drivers hours are maximised but not exceeded, including accurate timesheet management.
• Ensure continuous legal management of drivers hours & WTD regulations are being managed throughout the year

THE CANDIDATE

• Ideally the candidate will have strong experience within a Transport Supervisory / Managerial role
• Ability to work u...