Transport Manager

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to lead a busy transport operation in the Grantham area. You will manage a fleet of around 20 vehicles and a team of 18 drivers, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations while driving improvements.

You will lead from the front, develop your team, optimise processes and maintain high customer service standards. A CPC and strong knowledge of operator compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a transport operation and HGV drivers.
• Transport Manager CPC and strong understanding of Operator Licence compliance.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachographs, inspections and defect management.
• Experience coordinating fleet maintenance and managing vehicle availability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to bring drivers and colleagues along.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with commercial awareness.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and customer service.
• Experience in waste, recycling, metals, logistics or similar environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transport operation including vehicle allocation, routing and resource planning.
• Lead, support and develop a team of HGV drivers, promoting engagement and high standards.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, repairs and breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, drivers' hours and tachographs.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption and transport costs, identifying efficiency improvements.
• Manage driver performance, attendance, inductions and training.
• Collaborate with site teams, customers, suppliers and third-party transport providers for reliable service.
• Drive process improvements and encourage positive change within the team.
• Monitor compliance records, investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide clear updates on transport performance, costs and compliance to senior management.

Skills

Transport management

HGV drivers

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Continuous improvement

Operator Licence compliance

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Transport Manager to take the lead on a busy transport operation within an established and growing business.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on, people-focused manager who can bring energy, organisation and fresh ideas to the operation. You'll oversee a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles and lead a team of 18 drivers, supported by an established transport team.

You'll play a key role in keeping the operation running safely, efficiently and compliantly, while improving processes, supporting your team and delivering excellent customer service.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the day-to-day transport operation, including vehicle allocation, routing and resource planning.
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of HGV drivers, promoting engagement, accountability and high standards.
• Overseeing fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, repairs and breakdowns.
• Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, drivers' hours, tachographs and vehicle defect reporting.
• Monitoring vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption and transport costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Managing driver performance, attendance, inductions and training.
• Working closely with site teams, customers, suppliers and third-party transport providers to ensure a reliable service.
• Improving processes and workflows, encouraging the team to embrace positive change.
• Monitoring compliance records, investigating incidents and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Providing clear updates on transport performance, costs and compliance to senior management.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience managing a transport operation and HGV drivers.
• A Transport Manager CPC and a strong understanding of Operator Licence compliance and transport legislation.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachographs, vehicle inspections and defect management.
• Experience coordinating fleet maintenance and managing vehicle availability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to bring drivers and colleagues along with you.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside commercial awareness.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and customer service.
• Experience within waste, recycling, metals, logistics or a similar operational environment would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transport Manager who enjoys leading from the front, improving operational performance and building a strong team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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