Transport Manager

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyatly Awards (recognises employees 5

Loyatly Awards (recognises employees 5

Employee benefits and discounts across

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking a Transport Manager for our Colchester site to ensure full regulatory compliance and lead a safety‑focused, high‑performing team. You will own CPC compliance, oversee tachographs, hours of work, and audits, while driving continuous staff development and process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in transport management, strong leadership, and a commitment to Health and Safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is required.
• Knowledge of EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations and Road Transport regulations.
• Experience in health and safety regulations and managing a transport team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% regulatory compliance across DVSA and operator licensing.
• Oversee KPIs such as OTIF, driver hours, tachograph data and fatigue management.
• Lead, coach and develop transport staff to maintain a high-performing safety culture.
• Maintain audit readiness for Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and related standards.
• Prepare board-level reports on compliance, safety and operational performance.

Skills

CPC Holder

Leadership

People Management

Safety Compliance

Training & Development

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

IOSH

Job description

Kinaxia are looking for a Transport Manager to join our team at our site in Colchester. The successful candidate willto 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