Transport Manager

Bis Henderson Recruitment; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a busy 3PL transport operation in Magor, UK. The role manages a fleet of 38–40 Class 1 vehicles, ensuring safety, compliance and cost-efficient service while driving performance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will hold a CPC, be confident with transport systems and data, and translate operational insight into effective decisions within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Manager or in a similar leadership role within logistics/3PL.
• CPC qualification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver hours and best practice.
• Proficient in interpreting data and presenting insights from transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day transport operation, ensuring compliance, service levels and efficiency.
• Lead and coach drivers and transport staff to maintain safety and performance.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance planning, defect reporting, incidents and fleet security.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse data and report trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to reduce repeats.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Fleet management

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Transport management systems

MS Excel

Job description

Transport Manager

Location: Magor

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Summary:

We are recruiting for a Transport Manager to lead a busy 3PL transport operation, managing a fleet of 38 Class 1 vehicles in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, compliant and efficient transport function, while driving service performance, cost control and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will hold a CPC, be highly confident using transport systems and data, and be able to turn operational insight into effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

You will take ownership of the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring legal compliance, service excellence and operational efficiency across the fleet.

• Manage the transport operation for a fleet of 40 Class 1 vehicles within a fast-paced 3PL environment.
• Ensure full compliance with operator licence obligations, DVSA requirements, driver hours, Working Time Directive and company policies.
• Lead, coach and support drivers and transport colleagues to maintain high standards of safety, service and performance.
• Oversee vehicle compliance, maintenance planning, defect reporting, incident management and fleet security.
• Monitor transport KPIs, analyse operational data and produce clear reports to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and infringements, implementing corrective actions to reduce repeat issues.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure service levels are achieved in line with operational and commercial targets.

Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced transport professional with strong operational leadership skills and a clear understanding of compliance in a commercial fleet environment.

• Previous experience in a Transport Manager or similar leadership role within a fast-paced logistics, distribution or 3PL operation.
• A valid CPC qualification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver hours and operational best practice.
• Confident user of transport management systems, compliance platforms and Microsoft Office, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to improve service, cost and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the operation.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.