Transport Manager

Jones Bros Ltd; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jones Bros Ltd in Denbigh, North Wales seeks an experienced Transport Manager to lead a fleet of 30+ HGVs, ensuring safe, compliant transport for major UK projects. You will manage driver performance, licensing, maintenance and cost controls while coordinating planning across operations to maximise fleet availability.

Applicants should hold a National/International Transport Manager CPC, a full UK licence, and proven experience managing an HGV operation with strong regulatory and maintenance

Qualifications

• National or International Transport Manager CPC.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience managing an HGV transport operation.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, driver hours regulations and vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers and transport personnel.
• Knowledge of STGO regulations and plant transportation.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and EXCEL.
• Commercial skills to analyse fleet financial performance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills.
• Proactive approach to compliance, safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a fleet of over 30 HGV vehicles.
• Planning and coordinating efficient daily transport activities.
• Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA regulations, tachographs and driver hours legislation.
• Monitoring driver performance and arranging holiday cover.
• Coordinating vehicle servicing and six weekly inspections.
• Overseeing movement of heavy plant and machinery with STGO compliance.
• Maintaining accurate transport, compliance and audit records.
• Managing Driver CPC requirements across the fleet.
• Working with transport, operational and service teams to maximise fleet efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Analyzing fleet financial performance and truck utilisation weekly.

Skills

Driver management

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Fleet analysis

Cost control

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Planning and organisation

Problem solving

Education

National or International Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Manager to join our existing team based in Denbigh, North Wales.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and part of the transport team, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of our expanding transport operation, overseeing a fleet of over 30 HGV vehicles supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Founded in the 1950s, Jones Bros is a leading Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Employing approximately 550 people and operating one of the country's largest heavy plant fleets, we combine the capability of a major contractor with the values and culture of a family owned business.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing the day-to-day operation of a fleet of over 30 HGV vehicles, including low loaders and concrete mixers, and our fleet of trucks, some of which are brand new.

Planning and coordinating efficient daily transport activities to meet operational requirements.

Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, tachographs and driver hours legislation.

Monitoring driver performance, arranging holiday cover and supporting driver development.

Coordinating vehicle servicing, maintenance schedules and six weekly inspections.

Overseeing the movement of heavy plant and machinery, ensuring compliance with STGO regulations.

Maintaining accurate transport, compliance and audit records.

Managing Driver CPC requirements across the fleet.

Working closely with transport, operational and service teams to maximise fleet and driver availability and efficiency.

Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings within the transport function.

Analysing fleet financial performance and individual truck utilisation each week, driving efficiency, cost control and profit improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications and capabilities:

National or International Transport Manager CPC.

Full UK driving licence.

Previous experience managing an HGV transport operation.

Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, driver hours regulations and vehicle maintenance requirements.

Experience managing drivers and transport personnel.

Knowledge of STGO regulations and plant transportation.

Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly EXCEL

Commercial skills to analyse the financial performance of the fleet and individual trucks

Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills.

A proactive approach to compliance, safety and operational excellence.

Training & Development

We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as supporting continued professional development and industry-specific training where appropriate.

Company contributing pension scheme subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Training and professional membership fees reimbursed.

Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing business.