Transport Manager

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to manage a diverse fleet. The role requires extensive knowledge in multi-drop distribution and fleet compliance. Candidates should possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000, with benefits to be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Have previous work experience as a Transport Manager.
• Experience in multi-drop distribution.
• Experienced in fleet compliance such as FORS.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of 10 commercial vehicles and company cars.
• Brief and debrief drivers on operational procedures.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities like rotas and holidays.
• Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Geographical knowledge

Multi-drop distribution experience

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Job description

A large UK cable supplier is seeking a Transport Manager to manage a fleet of vehicles of varying sizes and help improve business growth. The Transport Manager will have previous experience working in a similar position and have experience in multi-drop distribution. In addition, the Transport Manager will have good geographical knowledge, experience in fleet compliance such as FORS, and excellent leadership, communication and managerial skills.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 10 commercial vehicles and company cars of varying sizes
• Brief / debrief drivers
• Assist with the raising of purchase orders
• Record keeping
• Occasionally assist in disciplinary procedures
• Promote positive HSE culture
• Manage investigations into any operational incidents
• Seek continuous improvements in all areas of performance, including vehicle utilisation and running efficiencies, repair and maintenance spend, training and compliance
• Monitor vehicle defects and driver infringements
• Keep a clean and well‑maintained fleet and monitor driver standards
• Liaise with warehouse/production operations managers
• Oversee administrative responsibilities of the department, rotas, disciplinaries, holidays, absenteeism, recruitment, etc.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Have previous work experience as a Transport Manager
• Previous experience in multi-drop distribution
• Is experienced in FORS and any other relevant compliance in fleet management
• Good geographical knowledge
• Excellent leadership, communication, time and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and character
• Proactive and adaptable
• Driven, focused, customer‑oriented, and commercially aware

Desirables:

• Lorry Loader experience

Salary:

GBP45,000 to GBP50,000

Benefits:

To be discussed at the interview