Transport Manager

SIG Plc; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary rise

Holiday allowance

Pension

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Share scheme

Job summary

SIG Insulation & Dry Lining is seeking a Transport Manager to lead driver planning, vehicle services, MOT scheduling, and compliance. You will coordinate across branches to meet daily and weekly delivery targets and mentor drivers to ensure high safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, fleet operations knowledge, and a proactive approach to inter-branch communication within a busy distribution network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Transport Management and knowledge of fleet and warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with business acumen.
• Knowledge of vehicle planning, scheduling and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and management of Drivers, vehicle service & MOT scheduling.
• Ensure compliance, WTD, and safety across the fleet.
• Coordinate inter-branch communications to meet delivery KPI targets.
• Lead staff planning, coaching and mentoring of Drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Transport Management

Fleet Operations

WTD & Compliance

Vehicle Planning

Customer Care

Job description

At SIG Insulation & Dry Lining, we are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist building materials, focused on interiors, insulation, and construction solutions. With decades of expertise, a vast branch network, and a commitment to outstanding customer service, we’re more than a distributor — we’re a trusted partner helping our customers deliver successful projects, every time.

Transport Manager

As Transport Manager, you will overlook the planning and management of all matters related to the Drivers, including vehicle service & MOT planning, WTD, compliance, staff planning, coaching and mentoring of your Drivers. There is a strong emphasis on inter-branch communications ensuring visibility in the daily/weekly delivery requirements so that all delivery schedules are achieved in-line with target KPI’s for the branches within the cluster.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with strong business acumen and the ability to liaise internally across departments
• Proven experience in Transport Management and knowledge of fleet and warehouse operations, and an understanding of WTD, safety and legal compliance
• Knowledge of vehicle planning & scheduling, and good customer care skills

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual pay award and staff recognition schemes
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance
• Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.