Transport Manager

Red Recruit; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discount vouchers

Sage employee benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Permanent Monday-to-Friday working

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead its UK transport operation at London Gateway. You will supervise driving teams, schedule routes and maintain compliance to ensure safe, efficient transport for fashion and general logistics sectors.

The role requires a National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage and proven leadership of a busy operation. This is a permanent, full-time position with Monday–Friday hours and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Requires National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage.
• Proven leadership of a busy transport or logistics operation.
• Experience managing both vehicles and drivers with compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring on-time collections and deliveries.
• Manage ~20 vehicles and drivers, including various vehicle types.
• Plan routes, scheduling, and driver performance with safety in mind.
• Ensure Operator Licence compliance and adherance to tachograph rules.
• Analyse transport data to identify cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with planning, warehouse and customer service teams.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage

Tools

Vehicle tracking

Tachograph systems

CCTV systems

Job description

Transport Manager

Salary: £50,000-£55,000, depending on experience

Location: London Gateway, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Position: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, an established international transport and logistics company, is seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to lead its busy UK transport operation at London Gateway.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished transport professional with strong leadership, compliance and operational management experience. You will oversee the day-to-day running of approximately 20 vehicles and drivers, including articulated units and rigid vehicles, while ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency and an outstanding service for customers across the fashion and general logistics sectors.

The successful candidate must hold a National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage and have proven experience managing a busy transport or logistics operation.

What you'll do

As Transport Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient running of the transport operation.

You will manage drivers, vehicle scheduling, routing, maintenance and performance while working closely with the planning, warehouse and customer service teams. You will also analyse operational data, identify cost savings and promote a positive culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed efficiently and on time
• Manage approximately 20 vehicles and drivers, including articulated units and rigid vehicles
• Plan and oversee routes and schedules for multi-drop and groupage operations
• Monitor driver performance, productivity, conduct and training requirements
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements
• Maintain compliance with drivers' hours and tachograph legislation
• Ensure vehicles are maintained, inspected and presented to a consistently high standard
• Manage vehicle maintenance schedules and liaise with external service providers
• Monitor tracking systems, tachograph information and relevant CCTV footage
• Work closely with transport planners, warehouse employees and customer service teams
• Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues, delays and changing priorities
• Produce and analyse transport reports
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all transport documentation is up to date
• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Support the wider needs of the business when reasonably required

What you need

• A National and International Transport Manager CPC in Road Haulage - essential
• Proven experience managing a busy transport or logistics operation
• Experience managing both vehicles and drivers
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance
• A thorough understanding of UK transport legislation, drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• Experience of multi-drop and groupage operations
• Previous exposure to fashion or general logistics would be advantageous
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Experience using transport management, vehicle tracking, tachograph and CCTV systems
• Good Microsoft Excel and reporting skills

Why you'll love this role

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000, depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount vouchers
• Sage employee benefits
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Permanent Monday-to-Friday working hours
• Opportunity to join an established international transport and logistics business

Keywords / Alternative Job Titles: Transport Manager, Logistics Manager, Road Transport Manager, Fleet Manager, Transport Operations Manager, CPC Transport Manager, Distribution Manager, Groupage Manager, Haulage Manager, Transport Compliance Manager.