Transport Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Transport Manager to lead operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of transport management principles and a commitment to safety and compliance. You will oversee teams, manage budgets, and ensure high standards of service delivery. A competitive salary of £50k per year plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport operations across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with SHEQ standards and operational risk management.
• NEBOSH and ADR qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transport operations, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Act as the named Transport Manager for the Operator License.
• Champion a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Transport Management CPC

Strong leadership

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of SHEQ standards

Budget management

Job description

Overview

The range and quality of our clients in our Region are second to none and so are the range and quality of our current career opportunities; we trust that you find one or more to stimulate your interest and please do feel free to get in touch.

• Salary: £50k per year + Car / Car Allowance

Role

Transport Manager

Responsibilities

• You will lead daily transport operations, ensuring service quality and compliance with safety standards for both people and equipment
• Act as the named Transport Manager for our Operator License, upholding both internal expectations and external regulatory standards
• Champion a proactive safety culture, aligned with our commitment to preventing all incidents, and lead inclusive risk prevention initiatives
• Lead, support, and develop teams across multiple sites, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and high performance
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and productivity, using data and insights to support continuous improvement and equitable resource use
• Collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Production, and Customer Service to ensure transport operations are aligned with shared business goals

Background & Experience required

• Transport Management CPC is required, or a willingness to work towards it with support
• Experience managing transport operations across multiple sites, with a focus on collaboration and service delivery
• Familiarity with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and approaches to managing operational risk
• Experience managing budgets and performance using KPIs, with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability
• Strong leadership and people skills, including experience building positive working relationships in unionised environments
• NEBOSH and ADR qualifications are desirable, and we’re committed to supporting training and development in these areas
• Knowledge of industrial gases or similar sectors is a plus, but not essential

Demonstrate integrity and inclusive leadership, role modelling behaviours that contribute to a respectful, safe, and welcoming workplace

• Duration: Permanent

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Pete Simmonds for more information!

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