Transport Manager

The People Pod; Crawford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Company Pension

Ongoing Professional Development

Career Progression

Supportive Leadership

Stable, Growing Business

Job summary

The People Pod in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy operation. You will oversee a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance and smooth daily runs.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will implement maintenance schedules, monitor driver hours, manage external service providers, and drive continuous improvement across safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven fleet management experience.
• Strong DVSA and Operator Licence knowledge.
• Experience managing HGV and light/commercial fleets.
• Understanding of PMIs and defect management.
• Knowledge of domestic drivers' hours regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles.
• Ensure full DVSA regulatory compliance and Operator Licence obligations.
• Manage PMIs, servicing, MOTs and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Oversee daily vehicle defect reporting and prompt repairs.
• Manage driver licence checks and Driver CPC records.
• Ensure daily walk-around checks are recorded correctly.
• Monitor drivers' hours compliance and tachograph requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations to maximise fleet availability.
• Manage external maintenance providers, workshops and transport suppliers.
• Investigate transport incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce fleet compliance reports and identify improvements.

Skills

Fleet management

DVSA compliance

HGV experience

Maintenance scheduling

Driver hours compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Manager

£45,000 - £60,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

North West | Full Time

Lead Fleet Compliance. Keep Operations Moving. Make a Real Impact.

We're recruiting on behalf of an established yet growing business looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead its busy transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of a mixed fleet of HGVs and 100+ light commercial vehicles.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations and Operator Licence obligations.
• Manage PMIs (Preventative Maintenance Inspections), servicing, MOTs and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Oversee daily vehicle defect reporting and ensure repairs are completed promptly.
• Manage driver licence checks, Driver CPC records and ongoing compliance.
• Ensure daily walk-around checks are completed and recorded correctly.
• Monitor domestic drivers' hours compliance and tachograph requirements where applicable.
• Work closely with Operations to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Manage external maintenance providers, workshops and transport suppliers.
• Investigate transport incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce fleet compliance reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll ideally have experience managing a busy commercial fleet within sectors such as:

• Utilities
• Civil Engineering
• Highways
• Construction
• Infrastructure
• Waste & Recycling
• Plant Hire
• Logistics

You’ll also bring:

• Proven Transport or Fleet Management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of DVSA and Operator Licence compliance.
• Experience managing HGV and commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong understanding of PMIs, vehicle defect management, driver licence compliance and daily walk-around inspections.
• Knowledge of domestic drivers' hours regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Desirable

• National Transport Manager CPC
• Experience managing grab wagons or specialist fleet vehicles.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Utilities or civil engineering sector experience.

What's On Offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Career Progression
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Stable, Growing Business

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical transport function within a successful infrastructure business.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring fleet safety, compliance and operational performance while working alongside an experienced leadership team committed to continuous improvement.