Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Uniform & PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Discounts across brands

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Colchester is seeking a Transport Manager to lead regulatory compliance, safety and staff performance across the transport operation.

You will act as CPC holder, ensure DVSA licensing, FORS accreditation, drivers' hours, and develop a 'Safety First' culture while managing a team. Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with benefits including Life Assurance, Pension, Uniform & PPE, onsite parking, EAP and loyalty awards.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) required.
• 5+ years transport management experience.
• Managing and developing a team of employees.
• Health and Safety regulations knowledge.
• EU tachograph requirements and Working Time Regulations.
• Road Transport Regulations and general haulier knowledge.
• Commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Standards: ensure DVSA licence integrity, FORS status, drivers' hours and WTD adherence.
• Staff Performance & Culture: lead performance reviews, attendance, and HR-aligned disciplinary processes.
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting: track OTIF, fuel use, downtime; present to senior leadership.
• Policies & Procedures: write and enforce SOPs for defect reporting, testing, and incident management.
• Audit readiness: maintain audit-ready records for maintenance, hours, and training.

Skills

CPC

Fleet management

Staff development

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