Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyatly Awards

Employee benefits and discounts across

Job summary

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate will to ensure 100% compliance with legal and operator licensing requirements, while leading and developing a safe, accountable, and high-performing staff culture.

The role includes overseeing regulatory compliance, FORS accreditation, drivers hours, SSOW, and H&S excellence, plus KPI monitoring, reporting and policy enforcement to drive operational efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) required.
• IOSH certification desired.
• EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations and Road Transport Regulations knowledge.
• General Haulage, Pallet Network familiarity.
• Commercial awareness and Health and Safety regulations knowledge.
• 5+ years transport management experience.
• Managing and developing a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Standards: ensure CPC holder status and DVSA compliance.
• FORS Accreditation: maintain and audit standards.
• Drivers' Hours & WTD: oversee tachograph compliance.
• Safe Systems of Work: design and review risk assessments and SSOW.
• Health & Safety Excellence: champion H&S throughout the department.
• Staff Performance & Culture: manage appraisals, attendance and HR procedures.
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting: track KPIs and provide reports to leadership.
• Policies & Procedures: write and enforce transport SOPs and audit readiness.

Skills

IOSH

EU tachograph requirements

Working Time Regulations

Road Transport Regulations

General Haulage

Pallet Network

Commercial awareness

Health and Safety regulations

5+ years transport management

Managing and developing a team of...

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Required

Job description

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate will to ensure 100% compliance with legal and operator licensing requirements, while leading and developing a safe, accountable, and high-performing staff culture.

• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• Additional benefits:
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyatly Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Regulatory Compliance & Standards
  • Operator Licence Integrity: Serve as the named CPC holder to guarantee continuous legal compliance with all DVSA traffic commissioner requirements.
  • FORS Accreditation: Maintain and advance Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme standards, managing audits to maintain status.
  • Drivers' Hours & WTD: Oversee rigorous tachograph analysis to ensure absolute adherence to EU/UK drivers' hours regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive. With the aim of achieving Earned Recognition.
  • Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Design, implement, and review risk assessments and SSOW for all transport, loading, and yard activities.
  • Health & Safety Excellence: Act as the department champion for H&S, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Staff Performance & Culture

• Culture Transformation: Foster an open, accountable, "Safety First" team culture that bridges the gap between office staff and drivers.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular driver appraisals, manage attendance, and handle disciplinary or grievance procedures in line with HR policies.
• Continuous Training: Identify training gaps, manage CPC periodic training modules, and deliver targeted tool-box talks based on infringement data.
• Fatigue Management: Design and monitor rosters to protect driver well-being, manage stress, and prevent operational burnout.

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

• Performance Tracking: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly transport KPIs including fuel efficiency, on-time delivery (OTIF), and vehicle downtime.
• Board-Level Reporting: Compile and present detailed compliance, financial, and operational reports to the senior leadership team.
• Infringement Mitigation: Track driver error trends, reporting immediately on repeat offenders and executing formal retraining plans.

Policies & Procedures

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Write, update, and enforce robust transport policies regarding defect reporting, drug and alcohol testing, and accident management.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain flawless, audit-ready digital and physical records for all vehicle maintenance, driver hours, and training logs.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Required
• IOSH - Desirable
• EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations,
• Road Transport Regulations
• General Haulage
• Pallet Network
• Commercial awareness
• Health and Safety regulations
• 5+ years transport management experience
• Managing and developing a team of employees