Transport Manager

L&S Waste; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Recruitment seeks an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport operation in Fareham, overseeing 4 Transport Planners and around 150 drivers. You will drive route planning, performance, safety, compliance and cost efficiency in a hands-on leadership role.

The role requires strong people-management skills, excellent organisation, and proven ability to manage large fleets within a logistics environment. Monday–Friday 6am–6pm, with occasional Saturdays and a 37.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport supervisory role.
• Experience managing a sizeable transport operation and a large driver workforce.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and driver hours.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned and executed efficiently.
• Manage and support a team of 4 Transport Planners, ensuring effective route planning, resource allocation and driver utilisation.
• Oversee a driver workforce of approximately 150 drivers, maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
• Ensure the effective deployment of vehicles and drivers to meet operational demands and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily transport performance, resolving operational issues, delays and service failures promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, vehicle utilisation and productivity.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Route planning

Driver management

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Transport Manager CPC

HGV Licence desirable

IOSH Health and Safety desirable

Job description

SRG Recruitment are seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to lead our transport operation based in Fareham, overseeing a team of 4 Transport Planners and approximately 150 drivers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the transport function, ensuring the efficient planning and execution of deliveries, maintaining high levels of customer service, and driving operational performance, safety, compliance and cost efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people-management skills, excellent organisational ability and experienced in managing a large transport operation within a busy logistics or distribution environment.
About the role:

• Monday to Friday 6am - 6pm on a rotational basis
• Occasional Saturdays
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned and executed efficiently.
• Manage and support a team of 4 Transport Planners, ensuring effective route planning, resource allocation and driver utilisation.
• Oversee a driver workforce of approximately 150 drivers, maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism and accountability.
• Ensure the effective deployment of vehicles and drivers to meet operational demands and customer requirements.
• Monitor daily transport performance, resolving operational issues, delays and service failures promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, vehicle utilisation and overall operational productivity.
• Ensure transport resources are aligned with business requirements and fluctuating workloads.
• Provide strong leadership, direction and support to the Transport Planning team and driver workforce.
• Set clear expectations and performance standards, holding individuals accountable for results.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, team briefings and one-to-one meetings.
• Manage recruitment, induction, training, development and retention of transport personnel.
• Address attendance, conduct and performance issues in line with company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive working culture built around teamwork, communication, safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable transport legislation, drivers' hours, working time rules and vehicle operating requirements.
• Maintain high standards of road safety, driver welfare and vehicle compliance.
• Work closely with fleet and compliance teams to ensure vehicles are maintained, inspected and roadworthy.
• Ensure drivers are appropriately trained, licensed and competent for their roles.
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture across the transport operation.
• Support audits, investigations and corrective actions where required.
• Ensure customer delivery requirements and service-level agreements are consistently achieved.
• Build effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, warehouse teams and other internal departments.
• Manage escalations relating to missed deliveries, service issues and operational disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with senior management regarding operational performance, risks and improvement opportunities.

About you:

• Proven experience in a Transport Manager or senior transport supervisory role.
• Experience managing a sizeable transport operation and a large driver workforce.
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing a team of transport planners.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours and operational compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and people-management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing demands and make effective operational decisions.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Transport Manager CPC
• HGV licence is desirable.
• IOSH Health and Safety is desirable but not essential.