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Transport Manager

Foyne Jones Recruitment Group Ltd

Eastbourne

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

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Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Eastbourne seeks a Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining fleet efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with strong problem-solving skills and a thorough knowledge of transport legislation. You will enjoy a salary of up to £40,000 and benefits including pension contributions and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contributions
Holiday allowance
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership skills to motivate and engage drivers.
  • Strong understanding of transport legislation and best practices.
  • Ability to manage risks and detect trends in operations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily transport operations and compliance.
  • Ensure fleet and drivers are compliant and efficient.
  • Drive continuous improvement in fleet management.

Skills

Leadership
Problem solving
Transport legislation knowledge
Cost control
Compliance focus
Job description
Overview

We are currently searching for a Transport Manager to join our client\'s growing manufacturer based in Eastbourne.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily transport operations, including scheduling, compliance with O Licence and tachograph legislation, and cost control.
  • Ensure fleet and drivers remain fully compliant, roadworthy, and trained, maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement across operations by forecasting fleet requirements, planning resources, and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
Who we are looking for
  • A strong leader who can motivate, develop, and engage drivers while upholding professional standards and a positive team culture.
  • A proactive problem solver with the ability to identify trends, manage risks, and implement creative solutions to improve performance.
  • A compliance-focused professional with excellent knowledge of transport legislation, safety requirements, and best practices.
Benefits

In exchange for your hard work you will enjoy a basic salary up to £40,000 per annum. You will enjoy expected company benefits such as pension contributions, holiday allowance and opportunities to progress your career.

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