Transport Manager

Missionat Palo Alto Networks; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with Road Transport Law. The role includes leadership responsibilities in managing a mixed fleet, coaching staff, and maintaining operational efficiency. Candidates should have a Transport Managers CPC qualification, experience in fleet management, and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and various additional benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven history of managing a mixed fleet of vehicles.
• Experience managing Operators Licensing.
• Understanding of vehicle operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations ensuring compliance.
• Lead the transport team to drive safety and efficiency.

Skills

Fleet management

Knowledge of Road Transport Law

Communication skills

Negotiation

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

Transport Managers National CPC

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Our Business

At Workdry we can offer real career opportunities and the ability to develop in your role. This isn't just something we say, many of our Directors have been promoted internally, career development is something we truly value. We also understand balancing work and life commitments is important, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life. Amongst our other benefits we also offer a great discount platform which gives you money off or cashback for supermarkets, high street shops, days out, holidays, and many more, giving you a little extra to spend on yourself. Likewise, our bonus is based on company performance, and we pay this quarterly because we don't want to wait 12 months to reward you for the work you're doing right now.

About The Role

The Central region. This role can be home based with travel into branches 2/3 days a week, or you can work from our branches within the Central region. If you're looking to move into a new role this would be an ideal opportunity to develop further into the world of Transport within a global business. As Transport Manager, you will be responsible for providing a consultative and supporting service for the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation, support the Transport & Vehicle Fleet Operation with regional coverage, focus on legal compliance, fleet maintenance procedures, cost efficiency and overall best practice, and be responsible for Operator Licencing and FORS. You will also support the Transport Administration Function to ensure all relevant fleet administration, system updates and reporting is carried out and completed, support, coach, and mentor the Transport Administration Team and any other branch/operational staff, including drivers, and ensure tachograph rules and drivers hours are complied with at branch level and manage infringement reports and provide coaching and instruction where required.

• Oversee day-to-day transport operations for a leading distribution business, ensuring full compliance, efficient fleet performance and strong operational delivery.
• The Regional Operations Manager will lead and develop the transport team while driving safety and efficiency.

About You

• Proven history of managing a mixed fleet of cars, vans and large goods vehicles, including working knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
• Working knowledge and experience of managing Operators Licencing.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Road Transport Law.
• Understanding of creating and managing vehicle operating budgets.
• Holder of a Transport Managers National CPC qualification in Road Transport Operations (or working towards).
• Working knowledge and experience of Lorry mounted crane operations.
• Experience of working with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in multi‑site operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 programmes to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, online portals, databases and fleet management systems.
• Holder of a full UK category B Driving Licence.
• Understanding and experience of FORS and other accreditation systems.
• Experience in auditing transport systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, and work as a confident negotiator.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise within a busy department with changing priorities.

Are you ready to lead from the front and drive strategic growth?

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Company car (for essential users with frequent business travel)
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 bank holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 × salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Hybrid working (working from home and in the office) pattern
• Support for development and training

This role is not open to agencies – please no calls or emails. Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.