Transport Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Dover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company based in the Dover area is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee fleet operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves managing drivers, conducting performance reviews, and liaising with operational teams to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong transport management experience and excellent people skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 and benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

22 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing transport operations in the UK or Europe.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage and coach drivers.
• Must hold a UK and International CPC.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of drivers and fleet.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport regulations.
• Coach and train drivers, implementing improvement plans.
• Recruit and manage HGV drivers effectively.

Skills

UK or European transport management experience

UK and International CPC

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational and analytical ability

Positive and proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Previous Class 1 licence holder

Job description

Transport Manager

Dover area, Kent | £55,000 – £60,000+ DOE + pension |

External Recruitment Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established and financially secure UK logistics business to recruit an experienced Transport Manager for a key operational site in the Dover area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive European transport and freight forwarding operation with a strong reputation, modern facilities, and a supportive senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and high standards across fleet and driver performance.

The Role

As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of drivers and fleet operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring fleet and driver compliance with UK and EU regulations, including monitoring driver hours and managing infringements.
• Coaching, training and performance-managing drivers, including implementing structured improvement plans.
• Recruitment, induction and ongoing development of HGV drivers.
• Managing driver conduct and disciplinary processes where required.
• Reviewing driver timesheets, overtime and bonus data.
• Supporting and deputising for the Site & Warehouse Manager when required.
• Working closely with operations teams to maximise driver and fleet utilisation.
• Investigating incidents involving vehicles, trailers or loads.
• Liaising with the on-site workshop to manage repairs, servicing and MOT/PMI schedules.
• Contributing to future vehicle and trailer specification decisions.
• Managing supplier relationships and driver equipment provision.
• Reviewing driver documentation and developing understanding of post-Brexit customs processes (training provided).

You will work from a modern office environment within a large freight terminal and collaborate with teams across multiple locations.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:30
• On-call responsibility

Benefits & Package

• Salary: £55,000+ depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing logistics organisation with long-term career prospects

About You

You will be a confident, credible leader with strong operational knowledge and excellent people management skills.

Essential requirements:

• Proven UK or European transport management experience
• UK and International CPC
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organisational and analytical ability
• Professional, positive and proactive attitude
• Numerate and literate with strong attention to detail
• Previous Class 1 licence holder
• Ambitious, resilient, empathetic and well-organised

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.